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10/10/2017
Transportation Planner III
Richland County Regional Planning Commission
Transportation Planner - RCRPC Planner III The Richland COunty Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC)(www.rcrpc.org) is accepting applications for a Transportation Planner III. The Richland County Regional Planning Commission is a single county transportation and land use planning organization that also serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Richland County, Ohio. Under supervision, the Transportation Planner III acts as lead planner in Regional Transit Planning activities; collaborates with outside agencies and organizations to coordinate and complete projects that increase accessibility and mobility; is responsible for collecting and analyzing data for various systems / programs for regional transportation, land use and comprehensive planning; assists in maintaining required documents of the MPO (Prospectus/LRTP/TIP); writes and/or revises reports and plans, creates visual aids in form of maps, charts, etc. to communicate the work of the MPO and RCRPC. Desirable Qualifications for Employment include but not limited to knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of regional transportation planning; ability to work well with and actively listen to the public and fellow staff members; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with committees, partner agencies, public officials and general public; ability to make informed professional recommendations and develop innovative approaches and ideas;possesses effective graphic, verbal, numeric and written communication skills;comfortable in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software (preferably ESRI products);skilled in the use of office software including word processing, spreadsheet and statistical analysis and presentation development (preferably Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, or a related field is preferred. 1-2 years of related relevant experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job. Starting Yearly Salary Range - $30,000 - $36,000 based on experience Complete benefits– OPERS retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, life insurance Full Time - 35 Hour work week www.rcrpc.org Send cover letter and resumes to jshetty@rcrpc.org, or to Attn: Executive Director, 35 N Park Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
