Utah Department of Transportation
HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
UDOT employees apply at:
UDOT Human Resource Section PHONE: (801) 965-4249
4501 South 2700 West FAX: (801) 965-4338
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 Job Hot Line (801) 538-3118
UDOT EMPLOYEES: Please submit an EZ Application and include Recruitment #. Recruiter: GAYE
Send EZ applications to SUBMITEZ@dot.state.ut.us
RECRUITMENT NO. 261
POSITION: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER IV, $17.14 - $25.74 (STEP 49 - 64)
UNDERFILL: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER III (STEP 45 - 60)
WORKING TITLE: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PLANNER
LOCATION: COMPLEX, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OPENING DATE: 11/8/00 CLOSING DATE: 11/17/00
INTERVIEWER: KEVIN NICHOL, ENGINEER FOR STATEWIDE PLANNING
, 965-3853
Current Seasonals and public applicants must apply
directly to the Department of Human Resource Management, 2120 State Office
Building, SLC, UT 84114 using a resume and a Utah Skill Match Cover Sheet.
Please indicate Source Code 01DOT261 on the cover sheet. Only
applicants selected to interview will be contacted.
PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Work as an advocate for bicyclists and pedestrians while representing the interests and concerns of UDOT.
- Travel to statewide locations several times per years including overnight stays over several days.
- Inspect unimproved areas and constructions sites.
- Maintain an updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Element of the Statewide Long Range Plan.
- Assist UDOT Region offices in the transition of policies and procedures for greater awareness and care for pedestrian and bicycle needs in State projects.
- Serve as a standing member of the State’s Transportation Enhancements Advisory Committee for funding special projects, including evaluating and ranking project applications.
- Provide Staff support to the Enhancements Advisory Committee, including preparation and mailing of application materials, public notification, participation in informational workshops, and initial screening of applications.
- Assist in establishing design standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
- Analyze draft legislation for bicycle and pedestrian interest.
- Review bicycle and pedestrian elements of project plans.
- Miscellaneous related tasks, including participating in public involvement efforts, networking with other states, acting as liaison to pedestrian and bicycling interest groups and trail planning groups, providing technical assistance to UDOT staff and local governments, working on traffic analyses, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of policies and programs regarding transportation planning within the state.
- Knowledge of transportation needs and requirements within the state.
- Knowledge of administration and funding of federal and state programs.
- Knowledge of public relations practices.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate statistical information.
- Ability to design, conduct, and report on studies regarding construction or modifications to transportation systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise or direct others in the process of performing a study or administering a program.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with major study in planning, geography, economics, social or statistical research, plus six years of full-time paid professional employment in related fields, or substitutions on a year-for-year basis as follows: graduate study in related areas for one year of required employment, or full-time paid professional employment for the required education. Experience with pedestrian, ADA, and bicycling issues, including personal recreational or commuter cycling experience is preferred, but not required.
This position will be filled on an equal employment opportunity basis. Applications must be to UDOT HR by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
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