Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
District 6 (Western United States)
San Francisco Bay Area Section

Announced February 18, 2009
San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) - San Francisco
Senior Transportation Planner (Planning Division)

For more information please visit: www.sfcta.org/jobs
To apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Email: jobs@sfcta.org
Fax: 415-522-4829

Mail: SFCTA Personnel/ 100 Van Ness Ave. 26th Floor/ San Francisco, CA 94102

Summary

The Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who manage planning and corridor studies and other planning projects, facilitate community outreach efforts, and represent the Authority on technical and policy advisory groups.

The Senior Transportation Planner is the intermediate level of the Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division. The Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for assignments that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative are essential in making recommendations and resolving problems. The duties specified below are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position, and not intended to be a comprehensive listing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts complex technical planning studies. Collects, analyzes and interprets transportation data, designs surveys, develops long-range transportation planning priorities, summarizes data and prepares reports, and reviews transportation model inputs and outputs.
  
• Performs project management for large planning and corridor studies. Duties include developing proposals; developing and tracking project budget, scope and performance measures; recommending and procuring consultant services; managing consultant and Authority staff team; reviewing and reporting on study progress and deliverables; applying for and managing of grants; corresponding with agency partners; and developing and implementing public outreach plans.
  
• Maintains contacts with peers from federal, state, and regional agencies, including Authority sponsor agencies and staffs of elected local, regional, state and federal officials.
  
• Prepares Board memoranda and official Authority correspondence, and presents before management, the Authority Board, and other external agencies.
  
• Provides general planning assistance to Deputy Director for Planning and other Divisions, including providing input, reviewing and commenting on Authority initiatives and studies, including but not limited to, the Countywide Transportation Plan, the Congestion Management Program, the 5-Year Prioritization Programs and the Authority Strategic Plan.
  
• Performs related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise interns and external consultant teams.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, training and experience required of this job.

Training and Experience: Completion of a graduate degree in an appropriate discipline such as transportation planning or civil engineering; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, programming or funding.

Knowledge: Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and internet software; and statistical and computational analysis principles and methods; and advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; transportation funding and finance; and capital project development phases.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to transportation planning and programming of funds, information on transportation issues and related legislation using appropriate methods and statistical techniques; design surveys; develop long-range transportation planning priorities; identify project goals and performance measures; oversee and manage projects and consultants; facilitate meetings; summarize and present data and prepare written reports and recommendations, and outreach materials; speak effectively and write clearly and concisely; exercise tact and courtesy in working with members of the general public; and interact effectively with Authority Board members, other government officials, professional and technical colleagues and staff.

Ability to perform the above independently; act as a resource for entry-level Planners; determine most appropriate and effective method of communicating with general public, Board members, other government officials and professional and technical colleagues and staff.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of modern office work and include moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic), and are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to travel on occasion.

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt. An employee in this position is not subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours a week.

Annual Compensation Range: $73,810-$99,645.............. Adopted May 22, 2007, Resolution 07-67

Announced February 11, 2009
Dowling Associates, Inc. (Oakland)
Transportation Engineering & Planning Summer Interns

This temporary position provides an opportunity for students interested in the transportation field to work closely with our professional staff on current projects. They may be assigned to one or more members of the senior staff to provide technical assistance on projects. They may also be responsible for related fieldwork, and preparing memos/reports summarizing the results of the technical analyses.

Requirements:

• Working towards a minimum MS degree in the transportation or a related field.
• Good writing and communications skills.
  
• Capability to work with Principals and other employees of the company.
  
• General knowledge of traffic engineering, transportation planning, traffic operations simulation methods and procedures.
  
• Working experience with MS-WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS.
  
• Knowledge of and training on one or more of following transportation software: TRAFFIX, HCS, SYNCHRO/SIMTRAFFIC, EMME2, CUBE/VIPER/TP+, TRANSCAD, CORSIM, VISSIM, PARAMICS, ARCVIEW.

Start Date: When available
Pay Rate: $16.50/hour

How to apply:
zulay@dowlinginc.com
Fax: (510) 839-0871

Posted January 28, 2009
Dowling Associates, Inc. - Oakland
Associate Transportation Planner/Engineer

Dowling Associates, Inc. is looking to immediately hire an experienced transportation engineer with proven experience in traffic signal timing and coordination, traffic impact analyses, corridor traffic operations, public transit signal priority, and roadway signing and striping projects.

Required:

• California Drivers License,
  
• Completed MS degree in transportation engineering,
  
• Three(+) years professional experience in transportation engineering, including; Level of service analyses for signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, freeways, and 2-lane rural roads, Estimation of mean speed, stops, delays, and queues using the Highway Capacity Manual 1985 & 2007.  
  
• Strong written & communication skills,
  
• Experience preparing reports documenting methodology and results of technical analyses,
  
• Knowledge of traffic signing and striping standards as described in the MUTCD,
  
• Knowledge of California Vehicle Code,
  
• Knowledge of traffic data collection techniques (turning movement counts, machine counts, floating car studies) and data sources: (Caltrans volume count books, PeMS, Google Earth)
  

1. Highway Capacity Analysis (HCS, TRAFFIX™, SYNCHRO)
2. Signal Timing Analysis (Synchro, Transyt7F, Passer)
3. Freeway Operations Analysis (HCS, FREQ)
4. Microsimulation (Corsim, Paramics, Vissim, SimTraffic)

Desired:

• Obtained professional license
  
• Personal motor vehicle
  
• Professional experience performing signal warrants analyses and speed limit studies

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to make field inspections of project sites
  
• Must be able to travel locally and nationally to make project site inspections and meet clients
  
• Must be able to operate a computer to perform technical analyses and write reports
  
• Must be able to communicate orally and in written form in fluent English with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and subordinates
  
• Must be able to visually observe traffic operations and traffic safety conditions in the field without causing a safety hazard for the traveling public
  Location of position is in our Oakland office. Be available for interviews during the first or second week of February. Start date is negotiable but must be during third week of February. Wage range is $68k to $79k annually, depending on experience.

If you are interested, please send your resume to zulay@dowlinginc.com .

Announced January 27, 2009
San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
Spring Semester Graduate Interns

Join the team of an innovative and dynamic transportation agency! The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has spring semester graduate intern positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system.

Transportation Authority staff are an energetic and experienced group of planners and engineers working in partnership with local and regional agencies (e.g., Muni, MTC, etc.) to implement, fund and evaluate a wide variety of projects and policies. We also develop and operate an activity-based travel demand model for a wide range of uses, including demand forecasting and policy scenario testing.

Due to the size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Authority staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to his/her individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams.

Internships are paid and can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Past interns have participated in a variety of projects, including:

• refining San Francisco's activity-based travel demand model
  
• developing strategic analysis reports on key transportation policy questions
  
• collecting and analyzing data for the Geary and Van Ness bus rapid transit studies
  
• conducting studies (e.g., parking, pedestrian LOS, transit reliability) for neighborhood transportation plans
  
• mapping data and projects in the 5-Year Prioritization Programs
  
• and much more...

Posted January 13, 2009
Wilbur Smith Associates - San Francisco
Traffic Engineer

Whether at the national, multi-state, state, regional, metropolitan, county or municipal level, Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) brings a comprehensive, multi-disciplined problem-solving approach to every client. We embrace and foster a team approach, which is especially important in transportation engineering and planning, as no study or project has a single focus.

Job Description:

The Transportation Engineering Group at WSA is currently looking for a traffic engineer with two to three years of work experience. The Traffic Engineer candidate will participate in and provide oversight on a variety of studies including multi-modal corridor studies, regional transportation modeling, bicycle/pedestrian studies, parking, rail and transit projects, and traffic studies in California and elsewhere. Project responsibilities will include assisting with transportation engineering, traffic operations analysis, and development and implementation of data collection/analysis efforts, as well as traffic analysis tools, particularly simulation models.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering and two to three plus years relevant experience as a consultant. Master's degree in Transportation Engineering highly desirable. Familiarity with computer models and tools such as HCS, SYNCHRO, and/or TRAFFIX is desirable. Knowledge and experience with VISSIM, TransCAD and/or Cube is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required as well as excellent organizational skills. Must be able to take initiative, work independently and be a team player. California PE or PTOE registration highly desirable.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Shruti Malik, PE at smalik@wilbursmith.com

Posted December 18, 2008
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency: Parking & Traffic and Planning Divisions
Student Intern (Summer 2009 Program)

Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of more than 70 experienced professional engineers and planners. Interns will participate in various activities of the two Divisions, such as design and construction of capital/transportation improvement projects, traffic management, bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation/transit planning, transit engineering, traffic calming, signal design projects, and intelligent transportation system (SFgo) projects. You can learn more about our Divisions and projects at www.sfmta.com. Part-time work opportunities may be available during the school year. Earn $1,890-$2,125 bi-weekly depending on your qualifications.

Qualifications:

• You must be attending an accredited civil engineering or city/urban planning undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of filing. An applicant can be employed up to six (6) months after graduation; otherwise, you must be either returning to an undergraduate program or entering into a graduate program in Fall 2009.
• You must be considering a career in transportation/traffic engineering or planning. Completion of one or more transportation engineering or planning course(s) is desirable but not required.
• You must be a US Citizen, green card holder, or have a legal work permit prior to application.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the on-line Student Intern Application at http://www.sfstudentintern.org
2. Submit the completed Student Intern Application along with the following in PDF format:
   • One-page cover letter (addressing your interest in transportation/traffic engineering or planning, and your career goals)
   • Resume
   • Complete college transcripts for both undergraduate and graduate work
3. Completed application packages must be submitted on-line at: http://www.sfstudentintern.org. All file attachments must be in PDF format.

Qualified applicants, who are selected for an interview, will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the interview. Please be sure to provide us with a valid e-mail address and phone number.
Deadline to apply: Monday, February 16, 2009

Applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible.
For more information, call Ken Kwong at (415) 701-4575 or send e-mail to: kenneth.kwong@sfmta.com

Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted December 2, 2008
University of California, Berkeley, ITS Technology Transfer Program -- Richmond, CA
Associate Development Engineer

The Technology Transfer Program, within the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley is a comprehensive professional development program for the California transportation community. We cover all aspects of surface transportation - infrastructure design, engineering, planning and policy, safety, the environment, pavements, signals, maintenance, and project development. We offer more than 150 training courses; free information resources; conferences; and technical assistance programs, all geared toward professionals working at state, county, and city transportation agencies in California. We have a full-time staff of 18 located at UC Berkeley's Richmond Field Station and a part-time staff of over 100 instructors located around the state.

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our team. In this full-time position you will plan, develop and revise courses, cultivate technical assistance programs for local agencies, and create information resources. Actual projects will vary based on your interests. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in transportation engineering or planning, and above all, should be dedicated to creating programs that will improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the entire transportation system for those who work on it and those who use it. Knowledge of California transportation institutions or experience working with state, city, or county transportation agencies is also highly desirable.

For more information, please see www.techtransfer.berkeley.edu or contact Laura Melendy, Director of the Technology Transfer Program, at melendy@berkeley.edu or (510) 665-3608.

Posted October 30, 2008
Sequence Systems - Roseville, CA
Transportation Planner / Project Manager - Environmental / Engineering Climate Change

We are seeking an Experienced Project Manager with 6+ years experience on Transportation Planning projects throughout the California Region.

The ideal individual would have previous experience managing transportation planning, railway, environmental policy and/or economic analysis aspects on projects. This would include having lead project manager experience, overseeing scopes of work, proposal development, budgets, manpower requirements, technical / scientific project details, and managing client relationships. Additionally, you must have abilities to provide emission source, GHG and climate change policy reduction strategies as related to transportation sources, as well as, land use / design strategies.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or related discipline. MS preferred. Experience writing technical documentation and leading project groups desired.

For consideration please forward resume or contact directly:

Sequence Systems
Attn: Michael DeSafey
2008 Opportunity Drive #150
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-782-6900 x202
Fax: 916-782-6307
Email: mdesafey@sequencestaffing.com
www.sequencestaffing.com

Posted October 14, 2008
City of Mountain View - Mountain View, CA
Senior Admininistrative Analyst & Administrative Analyst II

The City of Mountain View's Public Works Department is seeking qualified professionals who possess superior analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. The position will be filled at either the Senior Administrative Analyst or the Administrative Analyst II level depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The primary responsibilities of the position are to act as the Public Works Department Analyst in regional and local transportation, write and administer grant funding applications and implement other policy-related projects. The position also acts as the liaison to the City Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and other committees by preparing agendas, minutes and reports. This position prepares reports and makes presentation to the City Council and outside organizations on various topics.

The Administrative Analyst II level requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, transportation, environmental studies, geography, planning or related field and two years of full-time administrative and analytical experience equivalent to the position of Administrative Analyst I with the City of Mountain View.

The Senior Analyst level requires education equivalent to the II level and three years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience. A master's degree in business or public administration is highly desirable.

Salary: $6,315 to $7,894 Monthly (Senior Administrative Analyst level)
or $6,079 to $7,152/Monthly (Administrative Analyst II).
Salary includes employee's 8 percent PERS contribution for the 2.7% at 55 PERS retirement formula.

APPLY BY: Applications and resumes will be accepted in the Employee Services Department on a continuous basis until the position has been filled. The first round of application review is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2008. Applicants are invited to complete a City application and submit a resume outlining qualifications online at www.calopps.org or submit the materials to the Employee Services Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6310. EOE