Are you seeking a career in a collaborative environment that allows you the opportunity to use your transportation planning skills to benefit the local community? If so, apply to become a Transportation Planner with the City of Harrisonburg Public Works Department's Planning Division, where you'll work to facilitate safe and efficient travel within and through the City!

The Transportation Planner role is a full-time exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $30.90 - $33.99 per hour (equivalent to $64,272 - $70,699 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. While this position cannot be completed fully remotely, a future availability for a hybrid telecommuting work arrangement may be considered.

As the Transportation Planner, you'll:

Participate in developing/updating long-range plans and other special initiative plans, such as the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the Downtown Streetscape Plan, the ADA Transition Plan, and others;
Attend Transportation Safety & Advisory Commission and Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee meetings and provide staff support by sending out meeting notices and other communications, preparing the agenda, and taking meeting minutes;
Communicate with the public by creating and updating content for project websites, sending out news updates via an email marketing platform, conducting online public surveys, and participating in other communication strategies;
Use ESRI Geographic Information Systems to create maps for a variety of projects;
Provide support for public meetings, including organizing logistics, developing materials, compiling public comments, and assisting in evolving public participation methods;
Assist the Traffic Engineer with studies, including data collection and analysis;
Provide support for grant applications and the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program;
Assist in the review of development plans, such as site plans, rezonings, special use permits, and more;
Participate in the development of alternatives and recommendations to solve transportation-related problems;
Conduct a variety of research on transportation best practices;
Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
Perform other duties as assigned.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Transportation Planner class specification.

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in urban and regional planning, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, geographic information systems, public administration, or related field, and some (3-5 years) related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement. Experience working with committees and using geographic information systems to create maps is preferred but not required for consideration.
Valid driver's license.
Availability for occasional evening meetings.
Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

DMV record review; and
Criminal background check.

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 04/16/2025)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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