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THE AGENCY
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is a regional planning agency comprised of Santa Barbara County and all eight incorporated cities within the county and is responsible for developing long range transportation plans, distributing local, state and federal transportation funds and acts as a forum for addressing regional and multi-jurisdictional issues. Learn more about SBCAG’s work at https://www.sbcag.org. SBCAG is a high-energy, service-oriented agency with a small staff which is governed by a Board of Directors.

THE POSITION
This is a full-time position with good medical and retirement benefits and a great work environment. The Transportation Planner opening will be filled in the Transportation Planner series I, II, Senior level. SBCAG is currently offering a hybrid telework/in office work arrangement, but employees must work in our Santa Barbara office 2 days per week minimum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• An interest in, and some level of experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• An enthusiastic, positive person who has a pleasant customer service attitude
• A good communicator with effective writing and oral presentation skills
• A team player that can maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the public.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

• Manage the agency GIS responsibilities, including maintaining a library of geographic data, preparing maps for agency, stakeholders, and others as required.
• Research policies, analyze data and write staff reports, plans, informational flyers and grant applications
• Make presentations to colleagues, decision-making bodies and the public
• Prepare Requests for Proposals, coordinate selection of consultant contracts for various studies and documents, and draft and manage consultant contracts according to state and federal requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of transportation planning theory, principles, and methods (data collection, statistical analysis, report writing); current trends in transportation planning; federal and state laws and regulations involving transportation programs
• Ability to: plan, implement, and manage transportation programs and projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing reports, studies, and plans utilizing technical and statistical information; use computer systems and software applications for data analysis, report writing, and oral presentations
• Competency with GIS through education and/or experience.
• Experience with advanced computer applications, such graphic design software is a plus
• Ability to communicate in Spanish with members of the public is not required but desirable

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
To apply for the above position, an application must be submitted to SBCAG.org/careers by the filing deadline of September 13th, a complete application package which includes each of these three items:

• A cover letter
• A standard SBCAG Application form
• A resume

SELECTION PROCEDURES
All application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. An oral and/or written exam may further assess the applicant’s level of required skills and knowledge.