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Carver County is looking for a Transportation Planner to work in our Public Works Headquarters in Cologne. The Transportation Planner works under the supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director. This position will assist the Public Works Director / County Engineer and the Assistant Public Works Director in the multi-faceted activities and functions of the County's transportation, parks and trails planning and related infrastructure planning, policy, and investment programs. The Transportation Planner will assist in the development of multiple complex planning and public works activities, implement the development review process, and participate in projects and initiatives encompassing a wide range of transportation, parks and trails plans, policies, and programs. The Transportation Planner is expected to be part of many Public Works teams, foster and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholders, write technical reports and memos, develop and present materials for public and agency meetings and events, correspond with internal and external clients, and coordinate with multiple agencies, organizations and the public. This job is also expected to help create, track, and meet multiple plan and project objectives, budgets, schedules and contracts. This position may represent the County at meetings and on committees involving the public and officials of federal, state and local government agencies. This position will participate and may lead project management teams with diverse backgrounds for many different types of transportation planning projects involving federal, state and county funding programs, standards and requirements, while striving to meet county strategic goals. This position will assist with the transportation planning functions of the Public Works Division including multiple complex Public Works planning activities, projects, and initiatives related to a wide range of County and Metropolitan Council transportation planning and transportation plans, policies, and programs. Work and responsibilities are coordinated with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) programs, plans, and practices, and with local townships and cities. Lead and coordinate the Division's development review program with other Public Works staff for their input and guidance. Review specific land development proposals for compliance with specific transportation plans and any adopted corridor studies. Develop and submit Division review responses, coordinate and correspond with applicants and affected agencies. Meet with cities, townships, and developers as needed. Review and advise on access permits. Work with Land Management Department to guide access for CUP, IUP, and Minor Subdivisions. Assist in the development in the implementation of the short- and long-term transportation elements of the County's Comprehensive Plan, the Roadway Systems Plan and other related plans and programs, in coordination with multiple agencies including MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council. Work with other communities, officials, neighborhoods and businesses to prepare and implement area plans, special studies, special programs, and other similar initiatives. This position may serve as a project manager and lead project management teams with diverse backgrounds, while striving to meet county strategic goals for major planning efforts, corridor studies, comprehensive plans and other public and special projects. Assist and coordinate transportation planning, multi-disciplinary technical and environmental documentation and reports, and other special elements. Identify, develop and complete various types of grant applications and grant programs related to the County's transportation planning and related infrastructure planning, policy, and investment programs. Assist in the development of implementation plans of various Comprehensive Plan and corridor studies, prepare project or sub-area budgets, and facilitate administration of specialized program grants. Foster and maintain working relationships with grant program groups. Write various grant applications and prepare related data, analysis, exhibits, and maps. Provide assistance, advice, and guidance related to the County highway right of way ordinance permit activities and access permit coordination and communication with applicants. Coordinate county standards and codes and development reviews for inclusion in permit special requirements. Plan, organize, and implement planning and related special reports and projects, activities, cross-functional agency teams and relationships with other local jurisdictions, consultants, and state and federal agencies. Conduct research, draft and edit technical reports and memos, develop and present materials for public and agency meetings and events, correspond with internal and external clients, and coordinate with multiple agencies, organizations, community groups, and the public. Compile, maintain, and analyze GIS and other similar data relating to transportation and regional and urban planning. Utilize database programs to manage project data and information and continually strive to streamline processes and tasks utilizing technology. Participate and assist in parks and trails planning initiatives and projects. Coordinate with transit providers and transit planning relevant to County transportation. Provide staff support to citizen task forces, oversight committees and other public policy groups as assigned. Provide administrative and technical assistance to elected officials, and related boards, commissions and committees. Participate in the public project involvement process; attends public and landowner meetings to understand public concerns and to explain project design. Represents Public Works in relations with the county board, other government and permitting agencies, utility companies, businesses, citizen groups or individuals to answer questions and/or resolve complaints while carrying out contracts/objectives of Public Works. Work with the Public Works Division Director to build and maintain the Public Works teamwork environment to maintain and build effective working relationships with other public officials, staff and the general public. The employee is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for self and others and is accountable for such as described in the Carver County Personnel Policy. Regular attendance is essential to the maintenance of a smooth and consistent workflow of the employee s responsibilities and the functions of the department as a whole.