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Salary:

$77,186.00 - $108,061.00 Annually Location :

New Port Richey, FL Job Type:

Full Time Job Number:

13058R-0725 Department:

Planning & Development Division:

Current Planning Opening Date:

07/25/2025 Closing Date:

Continuous Salary Range:

$77,186.00 - $108,061.00 Pay Grade:

P46 (Exempt Position) Salary Disclosure:

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SR. PLANNER! Pasco County Planning and Development department is currently seeking a Sr. Transportation Planner to join the team! The role of Sr. Transportation Planner involves advanced and responsible professional planning work of complex specialized projects and studies with a minimum of supervision.

Essential Job Functions

The senior Transportation Planner is responsible for managing the Transportation Planning studies related to Rezonings, Site Plan reviews and Right of Way use permits for the Development Review Services department. The position works closely with the Principal Transportation Planner and the Director of Development Review Services to ensure the Land development Code requirements are implemented effectively and equitably achieving Pasco County's transportation plans, policies, and programs. Works independently and with minimal direction to coordinate and provide transportation planning services for the designated planning area. Responsible for managing projects directly, promoting strategic organizational planning and other efforts to improve the functioning and effectiveness of the organization and to foster good public relations. Plays an active role in creating and implementing design standards that support Pasco County's diverse communities in both the Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The ideal candidate with will possess a thorough understating of transportation planning and engineering principals and implementation thereof via industry approved software, design standards, and strategies. Interprets and communicates to others the function and intent of local land use laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares presentations to the Board of County Commission and the Planning Commission. Plans, organizes, and reviews the work of subordinates as needed. Performs related work as required

Project Management: Provides quality assurance/quality control activities for Department-produced transportation planning documents. Utilizing appropriate measurements and analysis to track progress and define success. Identifying opportunities and solutions for process improvement. Supports Principal Planner with resource leveling, training staff, proposing strategies to increase efficiencies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices of transportation planning. Knowledge as to methods of collection and analysis of traffic/planning data and experience in the preparation of transportation planning reports and studies. Ability to and experience with presenting ideas and findings clearly and concisely in both written and oral form to community-at-large, Board members, stakeholders and other audiences. Ability to plan, with strong organizational and communication skills, and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, superiors, other County departments, community officials, citizens and State and Federal officials. Ability and experience addressing civic organizations and committees. Ability to operate a personal computer and presentation software. Ability to generate professional reports using software like Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects with specific deadlines involving multiple teams. Ability to foresee the entire projects as a whole and anticipate potential disruptions and possess effective skills to minimize potential impacts on the process using tools for project management like MS Project or other reporting tools. Knowledge and experience in using transportation analysis tools like Synchro and HCS Knowledge of roadway design and being able to determine roadway improvements needed to bring the roadway back to standard conditions following county design standards. Ability to interpret results from the transportation model which is used in the preparation of traffic analysis reports. Ability to negotiate transportation improvements with developers and develop conditions of approval for a variety of projects. Ability to prepare reports/findings for ongoing developments projects. Ability to research Best Practices and examples of excellent codes that work and draft text that is applicable to Pasco County conditions and acceptable to stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Traffic/Transportation Planning or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or AICP preferred.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include: Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation

Medical leave pool

Annual medical leave buy-back

Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Acknowledge Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Yes No

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Do you have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering with a focus in Traffic/Transportation Planning or a closely related field?

No Yes

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

GED High School Associate degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in traffic engineering or transportation planning?

Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience

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Do you have an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?

No Yes

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Yes No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

Yes No

09

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Acknowledged Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Yes No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

Yes No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 13

How did you hear about this position?

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