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Transportation Planner

Yavapai County
Prescott, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more

information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7497680

Are You Passionate About Developing Efficient, Sustainable, And Safe

transportation systems?

  • YPLAN is seeking a skilled Transportation Planner to join our team and

contribute to the future of mobility in our region.**

In this role, you will analyze transportation data, develop strategic

plans, and collaborate with community partners and agencies to enhance

infrastructure and transit solutions.

Ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking professional with a strong

understanding of transportation polices and urban planning principles,

as well as experience in public transportation programs and project

management. If you have a keen eye for urban development and a desire to

make a positive impact on your community, we encourage you to apply

today!

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## Major Duties, Responsibilities

Coordinates the planning of major transportation corridors, Regional

Road projects, multi-modal transportation projects and the

Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP); Assists with

the implementation of regional multi-modal planning projects through

the development of corridor studies, designs concept reports;

monitors consultant contracts and performance, approves consultant

work and ensures consistency with an approved scope of work.

Supports Regional Grants Manager in preparing applications for and

administers grant programs for transportation related projects.

Coordinates the Section 5310 application process, working with

applicants, and ADOT to ensure complete and robust applications;

identifies potential recipients, training, soliciting applications,

answering questions, reviewing applications for completeness.

Monitors projects once they are awarded and implemented. Works with

eligible member agencies to apply for transit grants, such as

Section 5311.

Provides technical support for projects to other governmental

agencies, elected officials, community organizations, and the

general public. Serves on technical advisory committees for state,

regional, and local transportation studies and corridor development.

Prepares and assists with preparation of, as well as updates

regularly: Unified Planning Work Program; Metropolitan

Transportation Improvement Program; FHWA & ADOT annual review; all

annual reporting or as requested; professional services agreements;

RFPs and RSOQs; and ADOT and ADOT required policies. Attend FHWA,

FTA, ADOT, and YPLAN planning meetings.

Works with other government agencies and the public as required to

coordinate transportation planning efforts for regional projects.

Organizes and runs high-level working and technical group meetings,

maintaining effective working relationships with regional

jurisdictions, and coordinating the flow of inf ormation to maintain

a proactive planning approach with various governmental agencies

including, but not limited to, Arizona Department of Transportation,

Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration,

Council of Governments, Regional Transportation Planning

Organizations, State Transportation Board, City/Town Councils, State

Land Department, Arizona Game and Fish, Bureau of Land Management,

Forest Service, Trails Committees and other community based

organizations.

Coordinates regional transportation planning in conjunction with

local coordinating council and other regional transportation

providers. Identifies problems, gathers and analyzes information,

and makes recommendations to the YPLAN Board and/or Administrator.

Tracks data relating to population, proposed regional developments

and analyzes the impacts and future needs for the transportation

system on a regular basis. Performs technical review and analysis

and provides comments for regional transportation related projects.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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