Long Range Principal Planner

The Long Range Principal Planner will represent the City of Alexandria on a wide range of technical, non-technical and policy issues that will require broad vision and communications, transportation, and operational expertise. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing long-range planning activities, developing city-wide policies that support development of Alexandria’s multi-modal goals, and supporting and advancing the department’s goals and requirements. This person will work closely with the Traffic Engineering and Mobility Services Divisions within T&ES and the Department of Planning and Zoning. Major projects and programs include the Alexandria Mobility Plan (AMP), the biennial Multi-modal Survey, staff liaison to the Transportation Commission, and serving on teams for projects involving transit, small area plans, and traffic engineering. In addition, this person will also serve as a branch specialist in public engagement, familiar with various civic associations, business associations, etc. Work is performed under general instruction from the Division Chief, the Deputy Director or the Director with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment on assigned major projects.