Planner or Senior Technical Planner

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) OF WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, an integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency invites applications for the position of Planner or Senior Technical Planner within the Planning Department. Complete applications must be received by March 25, 2024.

The Planner Salary Range: $63,502.40 to 93,350.40 per year, depending on qualifications.

The Planner, under general supervision, conducts spatial analysis and mapping using geographic information systems (GIS) software; develops and conducts multimodal transportation system analysis and planning studies as directed; supports specialized travel demand modeling using GIS; conducts safety data management and analysis; and participates in agency and community outreach activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree in urban or regional planning, geography, civil engineering, or a related field, and three to five (3-5) years of transportation planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

The Senior Technical Planner Salary Range: $80,787.20 to $119,308.80 per year, depending on qualifications.

The Senior Technical Planner, under limited supervision, conducts spatial analysis and mapping using geographic information systems (GIS) software; develops and conducts multimodal transportation system analysis; conducts safety data management and analysis; performs complex professional work on advanced transportation planning projects; conducts and coordinates professional planning studies to achieve RTC transportation priorities and regulatory compliance objectives; prepares federal grant applications; uses specialized travel demand modeling and microsimulation software; and provides leadership in community outreach activities. Responsible for assisting with the development of the Regional Transportation Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree in urban or regional planning, geography, civil engineering, or related field; Master s Degree Preferred. And five to seven (5-7) years of planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The RTC offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including NV Public Employees Retirement System 100% agency paid; Employer paid employee medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave. Nevada does not have a state income tax, and RTC does not participate in Social Security.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The supplemental questionnaire is below. Please submit a resume, RTC application, and the supplemental questionnaire using the following link to the RTC employment application: https://www.rtcwashoe.com/about/employment-application/.

ABOUT THE PROCESS: Applications will be evaluated to determine those candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the agency s needs. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process, a panel interview, which may include assessment exercise(s), to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

On a separate sheet(s) of paper, please answer each of the following questions. This information MUST accompany the completed RTC application form. Submission of your answers to the following questions is MANDATORY, and your application WILL NOT be considered without them. Lack of experience in a particular area may not necessarily bar you from continuing in the process.

1. Describe your ability to collaborate with others and work as a team member.

2. Describe any experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or any tools or software you might have used as it relates to transportation analysis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,502.40 - $93,350.40 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person