Job Information
City of Bismarck Transportation Planner in Bismarck, North Dakota
This position provides professional planning support for assigned Metropolitan Area Transportation Planning Organization (MPO) programs and functions.
Examples of Duties
Administers, coordinates, and facilitates (MPO) activities and programs. Manages MPO studies. Utilizes GIS software to develop and variety of maps. Develops federally mandated MPO documents and reports. Participates in the preparation, maintenance and updating of the Long Range Transportation Plan. Prepares a variety of regular and special reports. Participates in or manages MPO-related public meetings. Prepares and coordinates MPO-related funding applications and budgets. Assists in the administration of the local transit system. Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to the public, jurisdictional partners, and federal and state oversight agencies. Develops and participates in special projects. Performs related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
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