CHIEF PLANNER
(TRANSPORTATION) 1624
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for organizing and
supervising various research field studies and for preparing reports requested
by the Commissioner of Public Works or an administrative supervisor. Assignments are received with general
instructions, but the employee is expected to utilize a high degree of
technical knowledge, initiative, resourcefulness and judgment in carrying them
to completion. Supervision is exercised
over professional, technical and clerical personnel. Work is reviewed by the Commissioner of
Public Works or an administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.
Directs various research studies in
transportation;
Supervises the work of professional
and technical subordinates in the collection and analysis of data;
Corresponds with state and local
agencies regarding current transportation surveys and data;
Responsible for the preparation of
statistical reports and sketches;
Reviews survey reports and makes
recommendation for new projects;
Directs programs for the development
of transportation facilities for the County;
May represent the department at
meetings with State agencies and local municipalities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of
transportation planning; thorough knowledge of the techniques and methods of
data collection and statistical analysis; ability to supervise and direct the
work of professional, technical and clerical subordinates; ability to analyze
data and write reports; ability to establish effective working relationships
with civic leaders; public officials and the general public; ability to
communicate effectively, orally and in writing; good judgment; initiative.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's
Degree in Transportation Planning and five (5) years of experience in
transportation planning, three (3) years of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity; or,
b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Civil Engineering, and seven (7) years of experience
in transportation planning, four (4) years of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity; or,
c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and nine (9) years of
experience in transportation planning, four (4) years of which must have been
in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE:
Additional education in transportation planning beyond a Bachelor’s Degree may
be substituted for non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a
maximum of three (3) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Principal Planner (Transportation).
R9/3/19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive