Transportation Planner IV

Join the future of transportation with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation! Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has been at the forefront of transforming our community. We are committed to enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our mission is to plan, coordinate, fund, implement, and sustain a cutting-edge multimodal transportation system that meets the dynamic needs of Fairfax County.

FCDOT is seeking a self-motivated transportation professional to join the Transit Services Division (TSD). Reporting to the Operations Section Chief, this position is primarily responsible for assisting the Operations Section Chief with oversight of the Section. Duties include supervision of the Operations team. This position also maintains contractor data, performs analytical work using intelligent transportation software and data sources to assist with performance evaluation and facilitate data driven decision making.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Operations Section Chief with oversight of the Section.
• Supervision of the Operations team.
• Maintaining operational performance data related to service delivery and service consumed in formats as required.
• Developing dashboards and generating metrics reports; conducting trend analysis in operational performance to help identify performance gaps and synergies.
• Producing monthly data performance outputs from various sections and collaborating with different sections to ensure a high level of data integrity throughout the division.
• Assisting with quality assurance programs and process improvement.
• Assisting with monitoring revenue control system using GFI reporting systems, including farebox probing, armored car pick-up/delivery controls, cash count documentation, and deposits documentation and weekly reconciliations.
• Providing support and back-up assistance in reviewing and proofing public information documents to ensure data accuracy.
• Compiling, maintaining, and entering data related to national transit database reporting requirements.
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, training, and performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Participating other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field, plus five years of progressively responsible transportation planning related experience. The years of experience should include at least one year in the specific area of assignment (for e.g., SAS, Modeling, Facilities Maintenance, et al).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of, and relevant experience in management of public transportation (fixed route, paratransit, school bus operations, etc.) service delivery with extensive experience related to transit operations and transit support functions.
• Versed in contract oversight and administration, performance management, and process improvement.
• Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Proven background in quantitative data analysis to identify performance trends and gaps.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data mining, including regression analysis.
• Working knowledge of Clever, Trapeze, or other transportation software including Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as experience presenting to senior managers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications