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Transportation Plan Reviewer

Salary

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07604LC

Department

D C D Development Svcs

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Transportation Plan Reviewer to join the Department of Community Development in the Development Services section. This position is responsible for analyzing and evaluating transportation impacts associated with proposed developments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in traffic impact analysis and transportation planning while maintaining strong communication skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and creative problem-solving.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Conduct detailed reviews of proposed development applications with a focus on transportation impacts.

+ Analyze Traffic Impact Statements (TIS) and parking studies associated with proposed developments.

+ Evaluate development proposals for concurrency with public infrastructure capacities, including potable water, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, transportation planning, and educational facilities.

+ Provide technical recommendations and ensure compliance with County codes and planning documents.

+ Collaborate with internal departments, external consultants, and the public to resolve transportation-related planning issues.

+ Leads discussions with consultants to address traffic analysis, mitigation strategies, and project-specific transportation concerns.

+ Participate in development review meetings and present findings or recommendations to decision-making bodies as needed.

+ Serve as Department of Community Development liaison to the Lee County MPO Technical Advisory Committee.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in urban or transportation planning, engineering (civil, transportation, structural, industrial, mechanical, architecture, etc.), or a closely related field.

+ Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in land use, transportation or traffic planning, including development review responsibilities.

+ Driver’s License: Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Requirements

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

+ Knowledge of Florida planning statutes and local government processes.

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

Supplemental Information

+ Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and land development regulations.

+ Local Expertise: Familiarity with Lee County’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

+ Planning Experience: Experience with planning processes, including concurrency management and development review.

+ Regulatory Proficiency: Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state, and federal transportation regulations.

+ Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

+ Analytical Ability: Ability to critically assess complex traffic analyses and suggest practical solutions or alternatives.

+ Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.

+ Software Proficiency: Experience with GIS, traffic modeling, or transportation planning software is highly desirable.

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 or transportation planning, engineering (civil, transportation, structural, industrial, mechanical, architecture, etc.), or equivalent experience?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a background in traffic analysis with experience in applying ITE Trip Generation standards?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you currently hold any of the following certifications?

+ AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners)

+ PTP (Professional Transportation Planner)

+ PE (Professional Engineer)

+ I am actively pursuing one of the above certifications

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

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(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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