SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (STATION AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE)
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles Metro
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary: $76,190.40 - $114,275.20 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400567
Cabinet: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Cost Center: 4330 - SYSTEMWIDE DESIGN
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Performs senior-level technical planning, programming, or project support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit. This position will be assisting the team in reviewing various aspects of new station designs and renovation plans for existing stations, ensuring compliance with the Systemwide Station Design Standards. This position will include drafting updates to design standards, focusing on landscape architecture, and coordinating with key departments, as well as researching design best practices.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Experience
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Physical Effort Required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
04
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Describe your experience reviewing detailed architectural and site plans for transit stations, and drafting and tracking design comments. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
06
Describe your experience reviewing comprehensive plans for public realm improvements in urban design. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
07
Describe your experience utilizing graphics and architectural software programs. For example: Adobe Suite In-Design and basic proficiency in AutoCAD software, Power Point, etc. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
08
Describe your experience and skills in producing high-quality design images and digital presentations. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
09
Describe your experience in landscape design and planting species appropriate for various microclimates and planting best practices. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
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Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400567
Cabinet: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Cost Center: 4330 - SYSTEMWIDE DESIGN
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Performs senior-level technical planning, programming, or project support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit. This position will be assisting the team in reviewing various aspects of new station designs and renovation plans for existing stations, ensuring compliance with the Systemwide Station Design Standards. This position will include drafting updates to design standards, focusing on landscape architecture, and coordinating with key departments, as well as researching design best practices.
Examples of Duties
- Supports analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of transportation projects, programs, and policies
- Prepares specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreements
- Schedules and coordinates meetings with Metro departments and external parties
- Participates in meetings with Metro staff, community organizations, cities, and other public agencies
- Assists in negotiations and execution of various agreements
- Manages small, single-site or region-wide projects or funding programs; manages small consultant contracts or assists with the management of large contracts
- Manages project schedules, budgets, tasks, and assigned activities
- Conducts analyses and makes policy recommendations
- Provides technical guidance to local jurisdictions and outside agencies on Metro programs
- Assists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs. and projects
- Prepares and delivers reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Coordinates with other Metro departments on programs and projects
- Applies, develops, and implements statistical analysis procedures
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
- Three years of relevant experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Experience reviewing detailed architectural and site plans for transit stations, and drafting and tracking design comments
- Experience reviewing comprehensive plans for public realm improvements in urban design
- Experience utilizing graphics and architectural software programs. For example: Adobe Suite In-Design and basic proficiency in AutoCAD software, Power Point, etc.
- Experience and skills in producing high-quality design images and digital presentations
- Experience in landscape design and planting species appropriate for various microclimates and planting best practices
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Theories, principles, and practices of transportation, urban and regional planning, land use planning and regulations, programming, public financing techniques mobility, and/or fiscal analysis
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility and development practices.
- Financial, analytical, statistical research, and mathematical processes and procedures
- Technical research methods, analysis, and innovation
- Best practices regarding project management and planning
- Applicable business software applications
- Emerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service delivery
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
- Conducting comprehensive planning studies and projects
- Identifying problems and analyzing data in pursuit of solutions and/or to test new models of service delivery
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Mediating and negotiating
- Communicating project opportunities, risks, and constraints
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
- Compile and analyze complex data
- Meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
- Convey ideas clearly and in a timely fashion
- Think and act independently
- Navigate Metro's complex organizational structure
- Develop and execute strategies to meet project and department goals
- Be flexible, adaptable, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project delivery
- Develop and maintain external relationships to ensure project success
- Understand, interpret, and apply theories, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreements
- Represent Metro before the public
- Handle confidential information
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
- No relavtive experience
- less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
- More than 7 years
04
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Describe your experience reviewing detailed architectural and site plans for transit stations, and drafting and tracking design comments. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
06
Describe your experience reviewing comprehensive plans for public realm improvements in urban design. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
07
Describe your experience utilizing graphics and architectural software programs. For example: Adobe Suite In-Design and basic proficiency in AutoCAD software, Power Point, etc. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
08
Describe your experience and skills in producing high-quality design images and digital presentations. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
09
Describe your experience in landscape design and planting species appropriate for various microclimates and planting best practices. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
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