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Home My WebLink AboutAssociate Planner - Transportation PlanningUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Associate Planner – Transportation Planning Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: MPOJC Supervisor: MPOJC Director FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 15 Job Number: 1501 Job Summary Under direction, provides staﬀ support for implementing activities of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC). Prepares planning reports, GIS mapping, technical transportation studies, monitors state and federal regulations, and administers state and federal grants for all modes of transportation. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Assists in planning activities for all modes of transportation within the Iowa City urbanized area by coordinating with local governments on transportation issues; reviews transportation plans for major development and redevelopment projects; assesses impact on transportation infrastructure. • Prepares applications and administers state and federal grant programs and assures reporting requirements are met. • Assists in planning activities for three transit systems in the Iowa City urbanized area. • Prepares special reports and memoranda as assigned; researches, analyzes and prepares studies related to transportation development, land use and the site of public facilities. • Collects and summarizes data for studies related to traﬃc volume, speed, turning movements, collision history, transit use and recommends course of action. • Operates advanced software applications speciﬁc to transportation planning and traﬃc engineering including TransCAD and Synchro software. • Operates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and prepares maps. • Maintains planning documents required by Federal Highway Administration and Iowa Department of Transportation including local MPOJC documents, monitors state and federal transportation regulations. • Conducts and gathers public input on transportation needs and planning, including public hearings. • Determines location of traﬃc control signs, assists with capital project development for streets, trails, intersections, street corridor elements, new subdivisions, traﬃc control devices, pavement markings, location of street lighting, consistent with the Manual on Uniform traﬃc control devices. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Staﬀs the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board, MPOJC Rural Policy Board, MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, and MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee by agenda preparation, information packets, meeting minutes, technical assistance, schedule, and performs duties as assigned. • Works with elected oﬃcials to answer questions, provides information, presentations, and education. • Assists in training student interns. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering or related. • Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in traffic and transportation planning. • American Institute of Certiﬁed Planners (AICP) Certiﬁcation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to analyze and critique plans and proposals for transportation development. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to eﬀectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to prepare and present technical reports and recommendations. • Ability to read and interpret legal agreements and documents technical journals, and ﬁnancial reports. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Knowledge of development process and local government operations. • Knowledge of principles and practices of transportation and urban planning. • Knowledge of state and federal transportation programs and policies. • Skill in the operation of a number of oﬃce machines and equipment. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook) and GIS software, Engineering and Transportation software. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________