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Title: 691 - Senior Planner - Bicycle & Pedestrian

Organization: MMT: Mobility

Department: Multimodal Transportation Mobility

Location: MMT

Rate of Pay: $75,000 - 90,000 DOQ

Job Summary

This position leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing professional planning services to the City involving administration and implementation of the City of Brownsville’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Sidewalk & Trails Master Plan. This position is responsible for providing new solutions and project ideas for future projects and connectivity with other mobility initiatives. Additionally, this position will serve as project manager for specific City Bicycle and Pedestrian grants and city funded projects and programs that may be existing or proposed.

Competencies

• Ethical Practice
• Customer Focus
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Teamwork

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Collect, compile and analyze complex planning issues including the fiscal impacts of growth and development; review the fiscal analysis of development projects submitted by private developers that include bicycle and pedestrian components into their development.
• Prepare specific plans, new ordinances and amendments, and take them through the approval process that relate to the bicycle and pedestrian program, prepare Master Plan policies and sections.
• Provides leadership and serves as the City’s lead contact for all pedestrian and bicycle programs.
• Assesses bicycle and pedestrian needs by compiling and analyzing data and technology.
• Provides new solutions and ideas for new routes and further connectivity with other city project initiatives.
• Reviews Planning & Redevelopment Department permits and plats for compliance with bicycle and pedestrian action plans and initiatives.
• Advocates for the continued development of the City’s bicycle, pedestrian and micro-mobility systems and safety, while facilitating public engagement in processes that inform a balanced multimodal transportation system and plan.
• Responsible for active transportation planning efforts, including the development of Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program activities.
• Conducts planning efforts to complete pedestrian and bicycle networks and implement the City’s Sidewalk Comprehensive Plan and connection to transit initiatives.
• Creates and implements pedestrian, bicycle, and other micro-mobility educational programs.
• Represents the City at committees and boards related to the development of the pedestrian and bicycle system.
• Serves as the project manager for all trail construction projects.
• Develops and tracks performance measures that monitor the implementation progress in creating a multimodal transportation system.
• Coordinates with TxDOT, CCRMA, Cameron County, FHWA, FTA, Caracara Trails, and other agencies.
• Manages and supports the implementation of a local bicycle, scooter or any other micro-mobility sharing systems. This may include items such as permitting, updating the City policy/ordinance, customer service interface, and establishing parking areas.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with public agencies, and coordinate SRTS and bicycle and pedestrian safety program activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Coordinates with City staff on grant applications and administration, including Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) nominations and provisions of assistance required for TxDOT implementation.
• Coordinates and manages the City’s CycloBia events.
• Establishes partnerships with public and private entities to increase alternative modal commuting options.
• Develops short-term (tactical) and long-range solutions to multi-modal transportation problems.
• Serves as the lead contact to the City of Brownsville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee.
• Coordinates all City of Brownsville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee meetings.
• Prepares reports and studies as requested for Department Administration, City Mayor, City Manager and/or City Commission.
• Attend and participate in a variety of group meetings, including evening and weekend meetings; stay up to date with new trends and innovations in the field of planning.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, or associate’s degree plus four years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus six years of experience.
Knowledge in comprehensive and long-range planning for municipalities.
Knowledge in implementing bicycle and pedestrian planning.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Requires TxDot Local Government Project Procedure Qualification Program Certification (LGPP) or willing to obtain Certification within six (6) months of employment.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Proficient level of judgement with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing and resolving issues or problems.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; have to figure out where to go for answers; must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for up to two employees; provides direction and guidance and maintains the flow of work for those employees.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.