Date Opened: February 2, 2026 Date Closed: UNTIL FILLED
Position: Assistant Transportation Manager Agency: Planning & Development
Summary:
This position is an important management-support position that will utilize a broad base of skills and knowledge in the transportation planning field to participate and lead in advance planning projects and activities. This individual will be active in communications and connections with partnering agencies and entities and will be responsible for the coordination and operation of applicable transportation boards and policy groups in conjunction with the Technical Study Director. The individual in this position will serve as a leader and mentor in the department and will assume management duties for LCATS staff in the absence of the Technical Study director or in specifically delegated areas.
In addition, this position requires coordination of LCATS activities with the Executive Director and LCPC staff. This position includes the formulation of comprehensive and functional transportation plans and studies, project management and the coordination of applicable staff, consultants and resources. This individual will be involved in RFP/RFQ processes and will be responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable state and federal regulations and requirements for transportation-related planning and funding processes and programs. This position is specifically focused on the organization and operation of LCATS with the intent to support and learn the role of the Technical Study Director and to successfully support the management of all operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in city planning, urban design, transportation planning or related program; Master’s Degree preferred; eight (8) years of related experience in a progressively responsible planning position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook and other related software.
Proficiency with ESRI and ArcGIS software.
Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with software for traffic counts, diagrams and reports.
Syncro and other technical skills are a plus
Knowledge and use of GIS Data Standards
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and lead small groups.
Solid knowledge of general land use, planning and transportation principles
Solid understanding of transportation planning, access management, floodplain regulation and stormwater regulations
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred
Ability to be covered under the county fleet vehicle liability insurance policy
Ability to mentor and manage LCATS staff and programs
Direct large scale transportation planning projects and studies
Proficient / knowledgeable of State & Federal funding programs
Proficient with GIS and data applications for transportation planning
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 annually
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: (includes the following functions and others as assigned)
- Serves as a mentor to other staff members and provides guidance and leadership in projects. The Assistant assists in the training and mentoring of staff within the department at the direction of the Technical Study Director.
- Assumes day-to-day managerial duties of LCATS in the absence of the Technical Study Director including the following: staff assignments, schedules, leave requests, guidance and interpretation, equipment and supplies, policy enforcement and fiscal requests. The Assistant Planning Director may be assigned specific, permanent or temporary managerial functions by the Technical Study Director and/or Executive Director (Planning Director).
- Leads in the formulation of comprehensive and functional transportation plans/studies, preparation of county wide plan work, conducting professional planning work of moderate difficulty, and project management.
- Manages large-scale advanced transportation planning and regulatory efforts as a project manager with minimal supervision, whether the planning effort is being conducted by staff or in collaboration with consultants.
- Facilitates meetings, schedule, data needs, and workflow for projects. Serves as the main point of contact for consultants on applicable projects.
- Involved in Request for Proposals/Qualification processes to legally and efficiently procure consultants for necessary planning work.
- Works in concert with other planners; assembles, collates, collects, and processes data into reports concerning population, resources, economy, transportation, health, utilities, pollution, and other subjects; analyzes relevant data for use in evaluation and presentation of planning problems; may prepare land use plans, maps, comprehensive plans, functional maps, data tables, and transportation planning material; coordinates collection of demographic material. May participate in planning projects for local jurisdictions.
- Provides planning-related research as required; performs technical and statistical analyses using computers.
- Participates in public and private meetings concerning planning, presents proposals to the community, and provides explanations of issues involved. Works closely with other agencies (Health Department, MORPC, Licking County TID, Licking Parks, etc.) to further the projects and purposes of LCATS.
- Evaluates and prepares staff recommendations and reports upon resolutions, policies, proposals, research, plans, and general information. Provides reports and presentations to the Licking County Area Transportation Study Policy Committee, Licking County Board of Commissioners, and other boards as appropriate.
- Provides feedback, recommendations, and expertise to planning commission staff on issues of traffic, transportation design, and best practices in transportation planning.
- Assists with the traffic and pedestrian count program and may mentor and train the staff primarily responsible for that program.
- Addresses general inquiries, map-making requests, data collection, records requests, etc.
- May serve as the GIS lead for the department; coordinates, develops and manages GIS data with member jurisdictions for transportation data applications.
- Participates in local and regional committees and groups associated with transportation planning efforts (i.e. MORPC, Central Ohio Greenways, etc.).
- May participate in or lead in the creation, processing, and management of grant applications. Conducts LCATS TIP program management including transit functions and capital needs.
General Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: (includes the following functions and others as assigned)
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
- Represents themselves, the department, and the county in a professional manner at all times. Represents the LCPC or LCATS in public settings.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and well-organized records.
- Operates as a team and as such may require a team effort to complete tasks in a timely manner. This may require assisting in duties that are otherwise not considered a part of the individual’s job description to ensure office functions and completion of work.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
- Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises LCATS staff in the absence of the Technical Study Director and Executive Director (Planning Director) or in specifically delegated managerial areas.
Application Procedures: Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to the Licking County Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055. Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at www.lickingcounty.gov. Applications can also be e-mailed to job@lickingcounty.gov or faxed to 740-670-5138.
Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen.
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
