The Senior Planner serves as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Coordinator and works collaboratively to support the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency's (TPA) Programs Team. The position's primary responsibility includes overseeing the development of the TIP, the 5-year programming of transportation projects for the Palm Beach TPA. This includes the compilation of the List of Priority Projects (LOPP), creation of the draft TIP, amendments and modifications, and reporting on the status of projects.

The position also requires leading the TPA's Performance Measures and Congestion Management Process, administering the TPA's Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC), administering funding programs, coordinating project review and delivery with partner agencies; and performing other tasks as directed. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and initiative under the direction of the Deputy Director of Programs.

Position duties include:

• Develop and monitor the TPA's TIP, as well as process all amendments to the TIP and develop necessary backup materials to support amendments.
• Maintain the status of projects, historic funding, and other project details in a database.
• Serve as the staff liaison and administer the CAC, including agenda and backup preparation for monthly meetings and special subcommittee meetings as required.
• Monitor, update, and evaluate performance measures of the TPA and performance of the transportation system using a GIS database environment or other data programs.
• Prepare and present information to the TPA Board, advisory committees, outside agencies, and the public.
• Administer and monitor the Local Initiatives funding program.
• Participate in regional planning and travel demand modeling efforts when necessary.
• Maintain and analyze transportation data using the ESRI Suite.
• Create and design maps, data visualizations, graphics, and documents using the ESRI Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Oversee consultant work orders as assigned.
• Collaborate with others and serve on committees with TPA staff, consultants, local governments, partner agencies, key stakeholders, and the public in transportation planning.
• Participate in corridor planning, multimodal planning, and transportation/land use planning.
• Prepare maps and graphics to support TPA projects and performance management initiatives.
• Provide technical and advisory assistance to local governments and agencies in matters related to transportation planning.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or a related field and 6+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in urban/regional planning or a related field and 4+ years of experience.
• GIS experience analyzing transportation data and producing maps.
• Experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.