Communication - We strive to reach as many people as possible by utilizing every possible media available to us to connect with residents, elected officials, appointed boards, and community groups.
Sustainability - We encourage and support projects that maintain or improve the economy, environment, and equitability of Crawford County.
Engagement - We aim to include everyone in the planning process since multiple perspectives leads to a more diverse conversation and successful result.
Community - We promote places that have an identity and inspire a sense of belonging, which often stems from the physical character of a place as well as the people who live there.
Integrity/ Ethics - We are driven to conduct our business with the highest standards of professional behavior, which include transparency, honesty, and respect in all our interactions.
The Crawford County Planning Office is accepting letters of interest and resumes to hire a Transportation Planner. Union employees interested in bidding for the position must also sign the required bid sheet.
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Planning Director for Community Development, the Transportation Planner performs a wide variety of transportation planning, technical and grant writing, along with other related analytical tasks to implement Crawford County’s Comprehensive Plan and transportation studies. This position will be called upon to collaborate/coordinate on local and regional transportation projects, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Northwest Commission Regional Planning Organization (NW RPO), Crawford Area Transportation Authority, and local municipal governments in order to address transportation needs.
Ideal Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related field. Grant management and writing experience preferred as well as knowledge of PennDOT and Federal Highway programs. Experience with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS is required. Transportation Planner is a Pennsylvania Social Services Union (PSSU Local 668) Service Employees International Union – Professional Employees position (Community Planner) with a 35-hour work week and salary in accordance with the agreed upon union contract pay scale. The position includes a full benefit package after ninety (90) days.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume outlining relevant experience by 4:00pm EST on May 31, 2019 to the address below or znorwood@co.crawford.pa.us.
Zachary Norwood, Planning Director
Crawford County Planning Office
903 Diamond Park
Meadville, PA 16335
Crawford County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment
without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
veteran or disability status.
Transportation Planner Job Description
