Transportation Policy Planner II
Full Time • Town Hall
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
EXEMPT: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Assistant Town Manager
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager’s Office
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager’s Office
SALARY RANGE: $86,851-$130,276 Annually
HIRING RANGE: $86,851-$108,564/ Annual DOQ
HIRING RANGE: $86,851-$108,564/ Annual DOQ
NATURE OF WORK
The mission of every Town of Frederick employee is to “Foster an Exceptional and Inclusive Community that is Built on What Matters,” guided by the Town’s core values: Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.
This position performs high-level professional and administrative work in planning, managing, and coordinating transportation projects and initiatives. It includes interagency coordination, legislative analysis, project funding, and regional planning efforts.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties are illustrative and may include additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Lead and coordinate long- and medium-range transportation projects aligned with Town goals.
- Prepare and maintain transportation plans and policy documents in collaboration with Town departments.
- Represent the Town with regional, state, and federal transportation agencies, including DRCOG, CDOT, FHWA, NATA, and the North I-25 Coalition.
- Coordinate public transit programs and serve as liaison to advisory boards and community groups.
- Negotiate funding and represent the Town’s transportation interests at all levels of government.
- Support or lead Colorado Public Utilities Commission filings as needed.
- Collect, analyze, and present data on current and proposed transportation infrastructure.
- Prepare grant proposals for state and federal transportation funding.
- Analyze legislation and recommend Town responses or positions.
- Support the Comprehensive Plan, master plans, and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
- Review CIP and identify external funding opportunities for transportation priorities.
- Provide supervision for consultants and staff on transportation-related projects when assigned.
- Respond to complex transportation inquiries and conduct related studies or field investigations.
- Stay informed on trends and best practices in transportation planning and policy.
- Represent the Town in meetings and public forums; prepare visual and written presentation materials.
- Coordinate large development project transportation improvements with the TMP and each other to ensure timing aligns.
- Inventory various transportation obligations assigned in development agreements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Transportation planning principles, policies, and modeling techniques.
- Federal, state, and local transportation regulations and procedures, including DRCOG, CDOT, and Town codes.
- Short- and long-range planning, public administration, budgeting, and capital project management.
- Complete Streets, strategic planning, and research methodologies.
Skill in:
- Interpreting and applying regulations and policies.
- Project management, goal setting, and policy development.
- Oral and written communication, including public speaking and visual presentation.
- Negotiation, conflict resolution, and building consensus.
- Public relations and community engagement.
- Working effectively with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Ability to:
- Analyze problems and propose actionable solutions.
- Work collaboratively and communicate with diplomacy.
- Develop and lead meetings, workshops, and presentations.
- Use office software, GIS, and transportation planning tools.
- Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Work beyond standard hours as needed.
- Maintain effective relationships with internal teams and the public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Geography, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of Colorado or American Institute of Certified Planners Certification from the American Planning Association (AICP) required.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a typical office environment with occasional fieldwork. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Regular use of a computer, phone, and other office equipment required. Role involves regular walking, sitting, and standing, with occasional bending or climbing. May require attendance at meetings outside standard work hours. Environment involves frequent interruptions and multitasking.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.
Compensation: $86,851.00 - $108,564.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Town of Frederick is centrally located along the northern section of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Frederick has experienced unprecedented population growth in the last decade, but has managed to hold onto its small town charm. In 2019, Frederick was named the safest mid-sized city in Colorado, and USA Today named Frederick the best place to live in the State of Colorado. We strive to be an employer of choice in the northern metro Denver area by offering our employees a rich benefits package, competitive pay, and a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider ourselves a family. We love to have fun, we empower each other to do our best every day, and we reach out to help each other whenever help is needed. We are dedicated to providing friendly, efficient and innovative services and programs that serve to enrich the lives of our residents.
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