Salary: $80,143.32 - $132,236.48 Annually
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Number: 25-00473
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
Closing Date: 7/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Information
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Expected Starting Annual Range: $80,143.32 - $106,189.90

Applies transportation planning principles in the analysis, review, and reporting of land use impacts on multi modal transportation needs. Prepares and reviews traffic studies. Determines compliance with the County's transportation policies and regulations.

Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally, required to work other than normal business hours.

Job Description
Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Prepares and reviews traffic studies consistent with applicable State and County standards.

Performs research related to transportation studies and prepares reports.

Determines compliance with the County's transportation policies and regulations. Performs detailed analyses for the transportation network using pertinent software applications.

Reviews and performs site impact analysis related to proposed developments' transportation impacts.

Prepares and reviews input data for transportation analysis software, including editing of transportation networks, land use data, and intersection geometry.

Summarizes transportation analysis software output using mapping tools, reports, and tables.

Compares analysis results with results of other related analyses and historical data.

Assists in conducting transportation studies, including application of travel demand models, analysis and review of results, interpretation and reporting of results, and development of conclusions and recommendations.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning or a related field.

Two (2) or more years of experience in transportation planning. Experience with transportation impact analysis and planning and evaluation of long-range transportation needs desired.

Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

More

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems.

Good knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and objectives of transportation planning, traffic impact analysis, and travel demand modeling.

Able to understand and prepare input data for simulation models, analyze model output, and clearly communicate results with technical audiences.

Good knowledge and understanding of general principles used in identifying and prioritizing multi-modal transportation needs, including operational and safety needs associated with specific projects and the adequate facilities needs associated with planning transportation networks.

Good knowledge and understanding of socioeconomic factors involved in transportation and regional planning.

Good knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques and research methods used in transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Good knowledge and understanding of data collection techniques and field surveys, methods of data analysis, and the presentation of data and text in the preparation of reports.

Able to read, interpret, and explains studies, plans, diagrams, graphs, and maps.

Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties, including the transportation requirements of the Florida Community Planning Act.

Good knowledge and understanding of computer applications and software programs required to perform job duties, including transportation systems and pertinent software applications, including SYNCHRO, CORSIM, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, database design, and statistical analysis software.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, management, (add any other appropriate groups), and other stakeholders. Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.

Capable of working independently with general supervision.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych- offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
Years of Service Vacation Days
0-5 16.25 days
6-10 19.50 days
11+ 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Fitness Center Access for employee only
• FRS options
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.
per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on
a pro-rated basis
01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

04

What previous roles have you held that you believe qualify you for this position?
05

How many years of experience do you have in transportation planning?

• None
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6+ years

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide an example how do you incorporate data analysis into your transportation planning process.
08

Can you give an example of a transportation project you have worked on and your role in its success? If no examples, please type "None".
09

Describe a time when you had to step up and demonstrate GIS skills.
Required Question