The City of Billings is seeking a Transportation Planner I / II to support the administration of the Transportation Planning Process which includes all related Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) business in accordance with state and federal law, and managing projects related to the expenditures of federal planning (PL) funds. This position will work on transportation planning projects, be familiar with the financial operations of the PL funding program, and work with the Transportation Planning Coordinator to support the MPO and Yellowstone County, the City of Billings, Yellowstone County Board of Planning and the Montana Department of Transportation as well as all associated boards and commissions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides staff support to the Planning Board, City Council, BOCC, TAC, and PCC. - Attends and facilitates public meetings. - Disseminates information. - Maintains US Census data and state data. - Participates in traffic modeling efforts. - Manages Transportation Alternative Program applications. - Prepares long range planning documents and procedures. - Generates maps and prepares graphics. - Interprets codes and statutes. - Participates in revolving counter duty assignments. - Gathers and interprets transportation-related data. - Analyzes traffic data, GIS tools, computer modeling, and Transportation Demand Management. - Reviews land use applications. - Prepares and manages consulting/contractor studies and projects. - Conducts research. - Stays current with federal guidance. - Participates in transportation safety planning. - Works with and cooperates on transit planning efforts. - May serve as staff to the Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Coordinating Committee. - Assists in development and implementation of annual schedules. - Advocates for the Planning Division as well as the MPO. - Accepts and reviews applications for MPO fund expenditures. - Presents applications through the Transportation Planning Process - Presents Planning Board recommendations to City Council - Solicits proposals for approved development activities/projects. - Prepares contracts for approved development activities/projects. - Obtains Council approval for recommended contracts with firms/vendors. - Ensures all funding source requirements are met in a correct and timely manner. - Administers grants or coordinates with other organizations/agencies responsible for administering grants. - Participates in City, County and MDT personnel training. Required Qualifications and Skills for Transportation Planner I: - Four (4) year degree with major course work in urban or regional planning with significant coursework in transportation planning. - A minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in government or private sector planning. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Required Qualifications and Skills for Transportation Planner II: - Four (4) year degree with major course work in urban or regional planning with significant coursework in transportation planning. - Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in government or private sector planning; - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Salary Range: Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 4 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training. - Transportation Planner I $63,302.5120 - $73,254.8960 annually. - Transportation Planner II $76,495.3280 - $88,502.3360 annually. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Equal Opportunity Employer.