San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
Full Time
REGIONAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (I/II/ASSOCIATE)
Annual Salary Range: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45 First Review of Applications: May 10, 2024 Expected Start Date: June 2024
Role These positions will support a variety of projects focused on implementation of the Regional Plan. Specific focus areas may include Public Private Partnerships and the deployment of Flexible Fleet pilot projects, among other general planning functions .These roles will coordinate with regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, community-based organizations, major employers, and private sector partners towards the development, deployment, and monitoring of projects that advance SANDAG’s transformative vision for the future of transportation.
*Two Regional Planner positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level. * Overview of the Strategic Partnerships Division The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for supporting the agency in evaluating the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative project delivery, as well as leading the agency’s efforts for goods movement planning, digital equity planning, advanced air mobility coordination, and the Flexible Fleets program.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience.
Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional transportation planning, particularly in the areas of performance management and monitoring, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, transportation planning, and related fields.
Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends.
Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review May 10, 2024. EOE.