Transportation Planner

This position leads the development of transportation plans and projects for Durham County and participates in regional transportation planning organizations.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Leads the development of Durham County transportation plans and policies. Participates in the project scope, methodology, deliverables, and recommendations.
Oversight and coordination of consultants, the procurement process, and negotiation of contracts; monitors budgets and deliverables.
Serves as the liaison to the public, stakeholder organizations, and governing boards.
Conducts public engagement, develops, and maintains public accountability websites, materials, and reports.
Participates in regional transportation planning organizations and County Transit Plan governance processes.
Collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local staff in regional decision-making bodies. Research and review data, plans, and studies in making judgements on transportation plans and budgets that advance Durham County’s priorities.
Provides oversight, budget, and grants management for Durham County ACCESS services.
Reviews and pays invoices; prepares grant applications and manages reimbursement processes for federal, NCDOT and GoTriangle grant funding.
Serves as a County resource for transportation, researching and developing internal policies.
Collaborates with Durham County Transit Plan governance partners in developing transit policies, budgets, reports, plans, and public engagement materials.
Performs related tasks as required.