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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for an individual with strong experience in land use or transportation planning and interpersonal skills to serve as the Region Planning Manager (Urban Planning Manager) in Region Three located in Orem,Utah. Focus areas for this position include,but are not limited to,corridor/area planning,development of the Statewide Long-Range Plan,community planning,and planning process improvements. Principle Duties As a Region Planning Manager you will:

• Lead region corridor/area planning activities.
• Lead and support community planning activities.
• Assist in the development of the Statewide Long-Range Plan.
• Act as a key interface with UDOT's MPO partners in the development of their Regional Transportation Plans.
• Assess the feasibility of proposed plans and projects.
• Manage projects and convey findings and recommendations to leadership and external stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with applicable agencies/organizations.
• Lead planning process improvements efforts.
• Other tasks as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate The best candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree,or higher,in a planning,public administration,or a related field of study (or equivalent experience).
• At least eight years of transportation planning or other related experience.
• At least five years of experience leading collaborative,multi-agency planning processes and studies.
• At least five years of project management experience.

Knowledge,Skills,& Abilities Here are some of the knowledge,skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job,though not all-inclusive:

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to navigate competing priorities
• Have knowledge of,and an understanding of modern transportation and urban planning principles,theories,and practices
• Have knowledge of,and an understanding of applicable laws,rules,regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Have knowledge of,and an understanding of contemporary principles,theories,and practices of performance management
• The ability to assess the impacts of legislation,policies and,or audit recommendations on an agency or State service
• Possess critical thinking skills
• Find,collect,develop,assess and organize data and information in a clear and concise manner
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles,reasons,or facts associated with information or data
• Provide technical assistance to users
• Proficient in the use of modern office software suites

Supplemental Information Here is some information of which you should be aware:

• There is only one position available,but there are two job postings to allow both engineers and non-engineers to apply. You do not need to apply for both,but please make sure you apply for the correct one,based on if you are an engineer or not,as we can't transfer applications from one recruitment t o another. 
• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting,which is adequately lighted,heated and ventilated,e.g.,safe use of office equipment,avoiding trips and falls,observing fire regulations,etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically,the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however,there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile,etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work,this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is,Enhance quality of life throu h transportation. We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health,Connected Communities,Better Mobility,and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want,when they want,in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely. 

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust,Teamwork,and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect,Integrity,and Caring. If these are your values too,you'll be a great fit. 

Aside from working for a cause-driven,cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click HERE{target="_blank"}

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The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization,which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment,but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online,and no formal assessment is required.

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