The City of Iowa City is currently accepting applications for a Transportation/Traffic Engineering Planner.  The starting salary is $45,594 and includes an excellent benefits package.  An increase after six months to $49,879 is possible (based on performance).   

As a staff person of the JCCOG Metropolitan Planning Organization this position is responsible for providing services to the City of Coralville, the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the University of Iowa, Johnson County and the Iowa DOT.  Responsibilities include the preparation of traffic and transportation planning studies, including but not limited to: traffic signal warrant studies, traffic signal operation studies, pedestrian crossing evaluations, roadway capacity analyses, speed studies, queuing studies, corridor studies, roadway alignment studies, traffic impact studies, on-street parking evaluations, driveway access evaluations, streetlight installation evaluations, accident history analysis, and preparation of ordinance legislation.   

Position requires a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering or a closely related field from a Department of Education recognized accredited school. Three years of experience in traffic and transportation planning is desired. A Masters Degree from a Department of Education recognized accredited school may be substituted for part of experience.  Requires familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, traffic engineering evaluation techniques, road design standards and traffic analysis models such as TransCAD, Synchro and the Highway Capacity Manual.  Requires ability to communicate effectively.  Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 

Additional information and the City’s application may be obtained online at www.icgov.org.  A City application must be received by 5pm, Friday, March 14, 2008, in Personnel, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA  52240.  A resume will not substitute for a City application.