Transportation Planner, Sr.

Salary: $80,544.00 - $120,816.00 Annually
Location : City Hall 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Transportation
MUNIS- Org Description: Transportation Program Mgmt
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40

Description
Salary:This position is a Grade 411 with an annual salary between $80,544-$120,816

The Sr. Transportation Planner performs advanced, professional level financial analysis, administration, and transportation planning duties relating to the city's roadway, transit, airport, bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks.

The ideal candidate for the role will have a Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning.

Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the or visit the for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status position's offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:

• This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 11.98%.

Essential Functions

1. Creates comprehensive financial reports related to Transportation project funds, operating and maintenance costs, federal and regional grants, and annual and 25 year sales tax program.
2. Performs advanced, complex financial analysis and financial administration work involving economic models, bonding, sales tax projections, grant funding, and trend analysis.
3. Facilitates the implementation of plans including development of design concepts, formation of financial plans, and preparation of budgets, capital programs and schedules.
4. Conducts and reviews complex technical analysis including mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost estimations.
5. Provides guidance and serves as a technical resource to other transportation staff.
6. Develops transportation plans including multi modal plans and plans for individual modes of transportation including bicycles, pedestrian, transit and streets.
7. Conducts highly technical research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues, determines options, and develops staff recommendations on difficult and complex projects.
8. Provides technical support, information, and guidance to property owners, developers, other staff members, other City departments, elected and appointed officials and representatives of other jurisdictions on adopted ordinances, policies, plans and procedures.
9. Meets with citizens, property owners, developers, attorneys, engineers and other professionals to discuss and resolve transportation planning and financial issues.
10. Works with public and neighborhood groups to obtain input to plans and address transportation issues.
11. Works with federal, state and regional agencies as well as other departments within the city to develop and implement transportation plans.
12. Represents the city on city task forces and interdepartmental teams on specific projects or issues.
13. Manages the work of outside consultants, including those engaged to audit the Transportation sales tax fund and those involved in designing bicycle and pedestrian projects.
14. Plans, coordinates, and manages bicycle and pedestrian projects included in the Capital Improvement Program.
15. Serves as the primary staff liaison for Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee.
16. Develops and maintains the department/division Capital Improvement Program.
17. Assists with preparation of the department/division budget.
18. May supervise other Transportation Department staff.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices and methods used in transportation planning
• Financial principles and policies including development of financial plans, budgets and capital programs
• Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
• City policies and procedures related to transportation
• Project management and organization principles
• Engineering principles related to transportation designs, concepts and traffic analysis

Ability to:

• Develop and implement transportation plans
• Perform complex financial analysis and create comprehensive financial reports
• Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
• Plan, organize, and manage the activities of project teams, and multiple projects to completion
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, Attorneys, and other professionals and developers
• Identify, facilitate and resolve project issues and problems
• Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment, and function in a supervisory leadership role
• Provide quality customer service
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory
To view the success factor definitions please click here.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Office setting
No benefits provided
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I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Please select the response that most accurately represents your education and experience as it relates to your candidacy for Transportation Planner, Sr., with the City of Glendale.

• Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning.
• Five or more years of college coursework in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field AND four or more years experience in Transportation Planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field AND five or more years experience in Transportation Planning.
• Three or more years of college coursework in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field AND six or more years experience in Transportation Planning.
• Two or more years of college coursework in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field AND seven or more years experience in Transportation Planning.
• One or more years of college coursework in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field AND eight or more years experience in Transportation Planning.
• Nine or more years of experience in Transportation Planning.
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have performing financial modeling, data analysis, programming, or similar technical analytical work?

• 5 or more years
• 3-4 years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have preparing written reports and presentations for elected officials, appointed officials, executive leadership, or the public?

• 5 or more years
• 3-4 years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have delivering presentations to elected officials, appointed boards/commissions, community groups, or the public?

• 5 or more years
• 3-4 years
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• 1-2 years
• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have providing staff support to boards, commissions, committees, or similar advisory bodies?

• 5 or more years
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• Less than a year
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating with regional planning organizations, governmental agencies, municipalities, or transportation agencies?

• 5 or more years
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• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have preparing grant applications or administering grant-funded projects?

• 5 or more years
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• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have responding to questions from the public and participating in public meetings related to transportation, planning, engineering, or public infrastructure projects?

• 5 or more years
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• Less than a year
• No experience

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How many years of experience do you have managing or coordinating complex transportation planning projects?

• 5 or more years
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• Less than a year
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How many years of experience do you have developing, monitoring, or managing operating and/or capital budgets?

• 5 or more years
• 3-4 years
• 2-3 years
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• Less than a year
• No experience

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