Principal Planner

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found here .

General Summary

Is responsible for developing and implementing transit services throughout Oakland County. In cooperation with local jurisdictions and transit providers, identifies transit needs and priorities. Informed by demographic data, economic development efforts and operational availability, charts mid-range transit priorities for Oakland County.

Documents mobility challenges and promotes transit solutions. This includes a full range of modes, such as advance reservation, microtransit, ADA paratransit, fixed route, and rapid transit. Acts as the technical lead on one or multiple County transit resource including software, fare management, vehicles, maintenance, and other things to support operations, and optimizing coordination between providers. Interfaces extensively with providers, other transportation agencies and other County departments.

May be required to work an adjusted schedule involving evening hours and/or weekends to attend municipal Boards and related project meetings or activities. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, GIS or a related field.
• Have had at least four (4) years of full?time, progressively responsible work experience in transit planning, city, county or regional planning, private consulting planning, or other closely related professional planning experience.
• Possess a professional license, registration, or certification from a recognized licensing agency as an engineer, architect, landscape architect, planner, GIS professional or closely related profession.
  
  

NOTE: A Master’s Degree in one of the fields listed in section 1 above may be substituted for one year of the required work experience in section 2.

NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.

• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification.
• Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
  
  

Special Requirements

Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

Pay Range

USD $73,702.00 - USD $98,746.00 /Yr.

EEO and Inclusion Statements

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.