Transportation Planner (Planner III)

Job Description:

Transportation Planner (Planner III)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Now Hiring: Transportation Planner III — Help Us Build a Safer, More Connected City

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive cities? Join our team as a Transportation Planner III and help shape the future of urban mobility.

We’re looking for a strategic, community-focused planner to join our Transportation Planning Division. As a Transportation Planner III, you’ll play a key role in working with the community to advance the City’s goals for safe, complete streets and equitable mobility.

You’ll lead the update of our Vision Zero Plan, coordinate with neighborhood groups on sidewalk improvements, and work directly with residents to identify and solve transportation challenges. This role also supports grant development and may oversee Planner II staff.

If you’re ready to elevate your career and help shape the future of our city’s transportation network, we encourage you to apply.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a shipping or logistics-related position (see additional job-specific details below in the Essential Job Functions section).

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This job classification is in Management Category III for benefits purposes, which includes Six (6) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly vehicle allowance of $250.00.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Directly supports the Transportation Planning Division Manager with large, complex, and dynamic projects. Assists with both short and long-term planning, including but not limited to the update of the Vision Zero Plan and Sidewalk Master Plan Implementation Work Program.
• .Serves as a dedicated point of contact for neighborhood transportation requests including but not limited to pedestrian & bicycle safety and accommodations, traffic flow, congestion, and traffic calming.
• Works with members of the industry; local, county and state agencies, as well as various departments within the City to formulate policies, procedures and programs relating to transportation issues.
• Coordinates, prepares and submits projects to obtain local, state and federal funding.
• Represents the City, and works as key liaison to partner and coordinate transportation and transit planning projects and program activities with planning organizations, councils, boards, and other state agencies, local governments, consultants, and the general public, including, but not limited to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Broward County.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding transportation issues, programs, and projects.
• Plans and organizes assigned work programs and reviews work to ensure accuracy and timeliness; may need to work with others across the City and within the Department for technical aspects of a project.
• May manage consultant relationships and contracts.
• Represents the Department and City at Neighborhood Association meetings and other meetings of related associations, agencies and organizations as necessary to listen and share information on transportation related items.
• Develops or manages the development of transportation plans, studies and analyses
• Conducts studies and/or projects which involve research, investigations, and preparation of associated work products, such as text, graphic, and illustrative materials for reports, presentations, and publications
• Plans and conducts community outreach efforts designed to reach public consensus
• Collects, assembles, summarizes, and analyzes basic data involved in planning, such as multimodal transportation, traffic, crash data and other factors pertinent to a transportation planning program
• Conducts field surveys on the transportation system to obtain a basis for reviewing conditions and identifying potential solutions for areas of the City
• Reviews concepts and design plans for roadway projects for multimodal accommodations and consistency with existing City and neighborhood transportation master plans
• Provides information and assistance to City officials and management, other government agencies, and the general public
• Prepares written recommendations; writes memorandums; makes presentations
• Provides coaching, training, and direction for Planner II and/or Planner I positions. Supports and assists with work program and overall performance
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in urban and regional planning, geography, public policy, architecture, or other field closely related to urban planning.
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in transportation planning work or an area which includes a broad range of planning, program planning and policy development.
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
• This position requires a flexible schedule including attendance at various public meetings which commonly occur during the evening hours.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, public or business administration or a closely related fieldAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification Previous experience working for or with government agenciesPrior lead work and/or supervisory experience preferred.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment informationincluding our benefits package.

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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$76,902.59 - $119,214.36 Annually