Monday, August 17, 2015
 

Bike Coordinator position re-advertised (again)

Fairfax County is still seeking a bicycle coordinator. The job was advertised last week for the third time. The county has been without a bike coordinator since January when Charlie Strunk, the former coordinator, retired. Charlie's retirement date was well known and the position should have been filled long ago.

We are somewhat concerned that the position title and description have changed since the job was last announced. The job now includes pedestrian duties while remaining at the same pay level, Transportation Planner III. See the previous position description for Bicycle Program Coordinator. The new description is below. Applications must be submitted by August 28.
Job #: 15-01451
Job Title: Transportation Planner III
Opening Date/Time: Sat. 08/08/15 12:00 AM Eastern Time
Closing Date/Time:  Fri. 08/28/15 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Salary: $31.23 - $52.05 Hourly
$2,498.52 - $4,164.18 Biweekly
$64,961.52 - $108,268.78 Annually
Pay Grade: S27
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Location: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 4050 LEGATO ROAD, SUITE 400, FAIRFAX (EJ03), Virginia
Department: Transportation
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Coordinates the development, design and review of transportation projects, plans and feasibility studies with a focus on bicycle and pedestrian related projects. Reviews transportation facility design plans and resolves project issues for roadway, intersection, and multi-modal projects, such as transit, parking, bicycle or pedestrian facilities. Develops scopes for new projects, reviews traffic data, and provides transportation analyses. Prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written documents. Coordinates project development with residents, agencies and elected officials.

Position may be underfilled as a Transportation Planner II. The underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Employment Standards:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, 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 four years of experience related to transportation planning.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in two or more of the following areas: performing transportation planning for roadway and multimodal projects, traffic engineering, and/or transportation design. Strong analytical, verbal and writing skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight. Employee must be able to ride a bicycle.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Transportation Planner II (Grade S24, $56,415 - $94,026). The employment standards for the Transportation Planner II are: Any combination of education, 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 two years of experience related to transportation planning. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Transportation Planner III.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or disabled veteran's status.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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