Senior Planner (Transportation)

Job Information

Job Category

Transportation

Company Name

City of Sacramento

Position Level

Other

Job Description

The Position: The Public Works Department, Division of Mobility and Sustainability is seeking a Senior Planner to be part of the Transportation Planning section to support the efforts to improve and expand mobility in Sacramento. The section’s work is long-range transportation planning and includes policy, project and program management. This position will contribute to working on transportation planning which includes community listening and engagement, data analysis, policy, and staff mentorship. Specific tasks for this position include being a leader on a team comprised of transportation planners, as well as leading large high-profile efforts such as an update to the Transportation Demand Management regulatory framework, development of corridors plans, and policies around shared micromobility. Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate will be an innovative, inquisitive, and resourceful individual who works successfully in a team-oriented environment; has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; is able to conduct complex transportation studies and research; can independently and effectively work with staff in other city departments, appointed and elected officials, community leaders, school districts, and community groups; and can provide lead direction to staff to achieve success. Under general direction, the Senior Planner performs responsible administrative and professional planning work; provides lead direction of assigned staff engaged in performing duties in the research, compilation, analysis, and reporting of planning data for a geographical area or a particular project, or by assuming highly complex and critical planning assignments. Work location: With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

Yes

Salary Range

$92,124.41 - $129,628.30

Job Start Date

03/12/2025

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

None

Primary Language Required

English

Job Location

Location Address

915 I Street
Sacramento, California
95814

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Jennifer Donlon Wyant

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saccity