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Principal Transportation Planner

Salary

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07548PF

Department

D O T Engineering

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lee County is seeking a forward-thinking Transportation Planner to help guide one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions through smart, strategic growth. In this essential role, you’ll use your technical and analytical expertise to shape the future of transportation—building safer, more efficient, and better-connected communities.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact on regional infrastructure and quality of life in Southwest Florida.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Review and evaluate Traffic Impact Statements (TIS) for proposed developments.

+ Lead transportation reviews for zoning changes and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs).

+ Conduct technical research and support the development of planning documents, maps, and policy updates.

+ Maintain and update the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and related code sections.

+ Prepare the Concurrency Inventory and Projections Report to assess infrastructure capacities.

+ Serve as the Department of Transportation’s liaison to the Lee County MPO Technical Advisory Committee.

+ Perform transportation modeling and develop cost estimates for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) priorities.

+ Provide expert guidance to internal staff, consultants, public officials, and the community.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field (or equivalent education and experience).

+ 2 years of professional experience in transportation planning, land use planning, or public infrastructure.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with traffic impact analysis, transportation modeling, or infrastructure planning.

+ Proficiency with transportation software such as Synchro, VISSIM, CUBE, or similar tools.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to public officials or stakeholders.

+ Knowledge of Florida planning statutes and local government processes.

+ Professional certifications a plus: AICP, PTP, or PE (or in progress).

Supplemental Information

Why Choose Lee County DOT?

+ Established Role: This position is open due to retirement—benefit from mentorship by a seasoned planner with 30+ years of experience.

+ Career Development: Access to ongoing training and support for professional certifications.

+ Meaningful Work: Be part of high-impact projects that shape regional transportation and infrastructure.

+ Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team culture that values flexibility, respect, and work-life balance.

What Success Looks Like

+ First 90 Days: Learn department procedures, complete TIS training, and begin participating in project reviews.

+ 6–12 Months: Independently manage review cases, contribute to CIP planning, and support MPO coordination.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have two (2) years of professional experience in transportation planning, land use planning, or public infrastructure?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you currently hold any of the following certifications? Check all that apply:

+ AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners)

+ PTP (Professional Transportation Planner)

+ PE (Professional Engineer)

+ I am actively pursuing one of the above certifications

+ I hold a different relevant certification

+ I do not hold or am not pursuing any relevant certifications

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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