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PLANNER OR SENIOR TECHNICAL PLANNEROPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT/OPEN UNTIL FILLEDTWO POSITIONS AVAILABLETHE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) OF WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, an integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency invites applications for the position of Planner or Senior Technical Planner. There are two positions available.APPLICATION INFORMATION: The supplemental questionnaire is on the second page of this document. Please submit your resume, an RTC application, and your responses to the supplemental questionnaire using the following link to the RTC employment application: https://rtcwashoe.com/news/careers/application-form/.Planner Salary Range: $63,502.40 to $93,350.04, depending on qualifications. THE PLANNER, under general supervision, conducts multimodal transportation system analysis and develops planning and forecasting studies as directed; conducts spatial analysis and mapping using geographic information systems (GIS) software, uses specialized travel demand modeling; and participates in agency and community outreach activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, geography, civil engineering, or a related field. And three to five (3-5) years of transportation planning experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Senior Technical Planner Salary Range: $80,787.20 to $119,308.80, depending on qualifications. THE SENIOR TECHNICAL PLANNER, under limited supervision, develops and conducts multimodal transportation system analysis; performs complex professional work on advanced transportation planning projects; conducts and coordinates professional planning studies to achieve RTC transportation priorities and regulatory compliance objectives; prepares federal grant applications; conducts safety data management and analysis; uses specialized travel demand modeling and GIS software; and provides leadership in community outreach activities. Responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, geography, civil engineering, or related field and five to seven (5-7) years of planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The RTC offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including NV Public Employees’ Retirement System - 100% agency paid; Employer paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave. Previous years of relevant experience will be considered for vacation leave accrual. Nevada does not have a state income tax, and we do not participate in Social Security.ABOUT THE PROCESS: Applications will be evaluated to determine those candidates whose background and experience most closely meets the agency’s needs. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process, a panel interview, which may include assessment exercise(s), to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills, and abilities.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREOn a separate sheet(s) of paper, please answer each of the following questions. This information MUST accompany the completed RTC application form. Submission of your answers to the following questions is MANDATORY, and your application WILL NOT be considered without them. Lack of experience in a particular area may not necessarily bar you from continuing in the process. 1.Describe your ability to collaborate with others and work as a team member. 2.What are some challenges you see to building a safer, more equitable, multimodal transportation network in the Reno-Sparks area? There are no right or wrong answers.3.Describe any experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or any tools or software you might have used as it relates to transportation analysis.