Planner - Transportation

Serves as staff for the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO). Provides staff support to the CCMPO Coordinating and Technical Committees, including the preparation of meeting agendas and reports, and providing presentations at these meetings. Conducts transportation studies, plans, researches and participates in all phases of the CCMPO work program. Assists in the preparation and update of the CCMPO, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Participates in statewide transportation planning projects and initiatives. Reviews transportation improvement projects, evaluates impacts on existing and future road networks, and makes recommendations for action. Prepares comments on the design of local transportation facilities and infrastructure. Assists in the preparation of grant applications, administration of grants, and project management and implementation. Participates in review of subdivision and land development plans, analysis of traffic impact studies. Attends CCMPO Coordinating and Technical committee meetings, Centre CountyPlanning Commission meetings, regional planning commission meetings and other meetings as directed. Provides information to other governmental agencies, elected officials, the public, and the media. Assists with special planning/design tasks as requested by the Commissioners, County Administrator, Planning Director, Assistant Planning Director and/or CCMPO Principal Transportation Planner. Coordinates writing, layout, and publication of reports, grant applications, print, and web communications. Preparation of quarterly timesheets, invoices, and progress reports to PennDOT. Provides updates to CCPDCO County web pages, agendas, and minutes for staff as needed Plans and coordinates events, workshops, and presentations as necessary related to County and CCMPO programs. Monitors options for use of the Local Transportation Project Funding Programs. Facilitates/manages the solicitations of annual Liquid Fuels Applications. Monitors legislative and regulatory announcements. other job-related duties as required.

Created: 2024-10-19