Job Summary
Drive the Future of Mobility in El Paso County
Are you passionate about creating innovative, safer, and more connected communities through thoughtful transportation planning? El Paso County is looking for a motivated and innovative Transportation Planner to help shape the way people move across our region---today and in the years to come. Whether you're just starting your Planning career or bringing years of experience, this progressive role offers room to grow and the chance to make a meaningful impact at the local and regional level.
What You'll Do:
From improving multimodal transportation options, safety and funding to influencing regional transportation strategies, you'll:
Develop transportation plans* -- Use data and public processes to develop long range transportation plans, corridor plans, safety plans, and access plans that benefit county residents, tourists, and economic development.
Support Capital Projects** -- Plan and prioritize infrastructure improvements that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for all users.
Analyze and Strategize---*Use data, GIS tools, and planning expertise to assess project feasibility, evaluate policies, and recommend transportation solutions.
Engage with the Public* -- Collaborate with residents, partners, and community agencies to ensure their voices shape our transportation future. Participate in the facilitation of the Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Drive Regional Planning Efforts* -- Represent the County in regional transportation initiatives, advocate for funding, and support long-range planning programs like the TIP and STIP.
Manage Programs and Grants---Contribute to program administration, assist with the development and implementation of the Road Impact Fee Program, identify funding opportunities, and support applications to bring projects to life.
Contribute to Policy & Process---Draft reports, guide development reviews, review and comment on proposed legislation, and ensure compliance with state and federal transportation planning regulations.
Who You Are:
Whether you're an associate-level planner gaining your footing or a seasoned expert ready to lead large-scale projects, we're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about multimodal transportation, safety, connected communities
Skilled at data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking
A strong communicator---confident in presenting ideas and engaging with diverse stakeholders
Team-oriented yet capable of working independently on complex tasks
Detail-driven with a big-picture mindset
Why El Paso County?
Career Progression* -- Clear paths to advancement as you grow your skillset and impact
Diverse Projects* -- From rural roads to urban corridors, your work will touch every corner of the County
Collaborative Culture* -- Join a team that values input, innovation, and professional development
Community Impact* -- Help shape the future of transportation for residents, businesses, and future generations
If you're ready to help build a smarter, safer, and more resilient transportation future, apply today and bring your vision to the roads, trails, and corridors of El Paso County.
Associate Transportation Planner
Full Salary Range: $58,380 - $87,590
Hiring Range: $63,000 - $70,000
Transportation Planner
Full Salary Range: $67,850 - $101,870
Hiring Range: $74,000 - $81,000
Senior Transportation Planner
Full Salary Range: $77,420 - $116,160
Hiring Range: $84,000 - $91,000This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday -- Thursday, 7:00am -- 5:30pm, subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Assists with developing transportation strategies to improve mobility, including roads, trails, bike, and pedestrian planning. Assists with ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting transportation projects and planning efforts. Provides information and advice to engineering staff. Advocates for County capital project funding through State and Federal programs. This position is part of the Transportation Planner career progression series, which includes Associate Transportation Planner, Transportation Planner, and Senior Transportation Planner. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the classification specification and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, plans, prioritizes, and executes transportation improvement projects, including multimodal transportation plans, corridor plans, access plane, master plans, strategic initiatives, safety efforts, and program updates such as the Major Transportation Corridors Plan, Road Impact Fee Program, and freight planning.
Assists with planning assignments to develop solutions and interpret policies. Assists with representing the County at public meetings, with developers, contractors, County departments, and governmental agencies.
Assists with communicating County planning information and citizen concerns to appropriate personnel to ensure coordinated responses. Under the direction of leadership, serves on citizen and stakeholder committees addressing Local and regional transportation planning issues.
Assists with analyzing data to determine project feasibility and draft recommendations. Supports the leadership, project managers, and engineering staff by reviewing project work statements, attending planning meetings with consultants, and providing input for capital projects.
Advocates for County capital project funding within the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), projects for the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, serves as the second El Paso County (EPC) representative. Identifies government grant opportunities and drafts applications to secure funding.
Assists leadership in supporting and coordinating public meetings on Local and regional transportation issues, helping to ensure effective stakeholder engagement.
Assists in budget preparation and drafts staff reports and agendas for various boards and commissions.
Supports the Road Impact Fee Program with program administration and related tasks.
Performs other duties as required.
Additional Transportation Planner Functions:
Reviews, analyzes, plans, prioritizes, and executes transportation improvement projects, including multimodal transportation plans, master plans, strategic initiatives, and program updates such as the Major Transportation Corridors Plan, Road Impact Fee Program, and freight planning.
Conducts planning assignments of medium complexity, applying initiative to develop innovative solutions and interpret policies of medium complexity and assists with projects of high complexity. Works with leadership to represent
