American Public Transit Association
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER III
American Public Transit Association, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Transportation Planner III – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Salary: $112,216.00 - $145,911.90 Annually. Job Type: Full-Time. Location: CA 95134, CA. Department: Programming & Grants. Division: Planning. Closing: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific. Job Description
Transportation Planner III. The Programming and Grants team plays a key role in securing and managing funding across the region. They work to identify funding opportunities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that all projects follow the rules set by funding agencies. This includes managing funds for VTA operations, strategic capital investments and congestion management. The team collaborates with partner agencies to make sure transportation investments are well-planned, timely, and deliver real travel benefits to the community. About the Division Planning — This division is responsible for conducting all Congestion Management Program and VTA transportation and transit planning activities, as well as programming, grants management, and real estate. The Planning Division consists of the following areas: Planning
- Responsible for the planning and conceptual design of all transit projects, forecasting and modeling analysis for capital projects and the CMP, development review, bike and pedestrian planning, and long range planning functions of the CMP. Programming and Grants
- Responsible for advocating, prioritizing, programming, managing, and ensuring compliance for all federal, state and regional highway/transit/roadway/bicycle/pedestrian grants, as well as the programming of funds for the CMP. Real Estate What You Will Be Doing
Definition Under general supervision, to carry out transportation planning projects and coordinate with other professional and support staff and consultants. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced journey level class in the Transportation Planner series. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and may exercise lead supervision over assigned subordinate staff. Incumbents are typically assigned significant responsibility above the journey level and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties. Ideal Candidate We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at identifying funding opportunities, strategically allocates resources, and ensures compliance with federal, state, regional, and local regulations. Naturally collaborative and articulate, the ideal candidate will support key initiatives such as VTA operations, capital investments, and congestion management—making a real difference in how our community moves. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and makes recommendations using advanced transportation planning and statistical methods, modeling, and budgeting and financial analyses; Functions as a project lead with other professional staff and consultants; Provides liaison with cities, other local/regional agencies, and community groups regarding transportation issues; Develops work plans and budget estimates for studies; Assists in the development of capital programs and grant applications for transportation funds; Prepares public presentations and materials; Prepares planning reports involving extensive written and graphical material; Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to a four year degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible planning experience (a Masters Degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience). Supplemental Information
Knowledge of: Concepts, principles, techniques, and legal aspects of transportation planning; Research and statistical methods; Budgeting and financial analysis concepts and practices; Community interrelationships; Computer software common to the planning function (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, modeling); Project management methods and techniques; Transportation funding sources and processes. Ability to: Analyze issues and numerical measures associated with transportation planning projects, including estimates derived from computer models, engineering estimates of costs and benefits, and public input; Assist in estimating and administering budgets for studies and in managing planning projects; Perform analysis and make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation, and public contacts; Write letters, memorandums, board memorandums, planning and technical reports, and fact sheets designed to be understood by all audiences, including the general public; Speak and write effectively; Establish and maintain effective relations with those contacted in the course of work. General Application Instructions
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as continuous, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application. Equal Employment Opportunity
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. To apply, please visit the official government jobs link provided in the original description or the VTA careers page.
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Transportation Planner III – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Salary: $112,216.00 - $145,911.90 Annually. Job Type: Full-Time. Location: CA 95134, CA. Department: Programming & Grants. Division: Planning. Closing: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific. Job Description
Transportation Planner III. The Programming and Grants team plays a key role in securing and managing funding across the region. They work to identify funding opportunities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that all projects follow the rules set by funding agencies. This includes managing funds for VTA operations, strategic capital investments and congestion management. The team collaborates with partner agencies to make sure transportation investments are well-planned, timely, and deliver real travel benefits to the community. About the Division Planning — This division is responsible for conducting all Congestion Management Program and VTA transportation and transit planning activities, as well as programming, grants management, and real estate. The Planning Division consists of the following areas: Planning
- Responsible for the planning and conceptual design of all transit projects, forecasting and modeling analysis for capital projects and the CMP, development review, bike and pedestrian planning, and long range planning functions of the CMP. Programming and Grants
- Responsible for advocating, prioritizing, programming, managing, and ensuring compliance for all federal, state and regional highway/transit/roadway/bicycle/pedestrian grants, as well as the programming of funds for the CMP. Real Estate What You Will Be Doing
Definition Under general supervision, to carry out transportation planning projects and coordinate with other professional and support staff and consultants. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the advanced journey level class in the Transportation Planner series. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and may exercise lead supervision over assigned subordinate staff. Incumbents are typically assigned significant responsibility above the journey level and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties. Ideal Candidate We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at identifying funding opportunities, strategically allocates resources, and ensures compliance with federal, state, regional, and local regulations. Naturally collaborative and articulate, the ideal candidate will support key initiatives such as VTA operations, capital investments, and congestion management—making a real difference in how our community moves. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and makes recommendations using advanced transportation planning and statistical methods, modeling, and budgeting and financial analyses; Functions as a project lead with other professional staff and consultants; Provides liaison with cities, other local/regional agencies, and community groups regarding transportation issues; Develops work plans and budget estimates for studies; Assists in the development of capital programs and grant applications for transportation funds; Prepares public presentations and materials; Prepares planning reports involving extensive written and graphical material; Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to a four year degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible planning experience (a Masters Degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience). Supplemental Information
Knowledge of: Concepts, principles, techniques, and legal aspects of transportation planning; Research and statistical methods; Budgeting and financial analysis concepts and practices; Community interrelationships; Computer software common to the planning function (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, modeling); Project management methods and techniques; Transportation funding sources and processes. Ability to: Analyze issues and numerical measures associated with transportation planning projects, including estimates derived from computer models, engineering estimates of costs and benefits, and public input; Assist in estimating and administering budgets for studies and in managing planning projects; Perform analysis and make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation, and public contacts; Write letters, memorandums, board memorandums, planning and technical reports, and fact sheets designed to be understood by all audiences, including the general public; Speak and write effectively; Establish and maintain effective relations with those contacted in the course of work. General Application Instructions
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as continuous, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application. Equal Employment Opportunity
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. To apply, please visit the official government jobs link provided in the original description or the VTA careers page.
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