Under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs subordinate staff and acts as a technical expert performing the most difficult and complex work. Provides direction on the implementation of policies related to transportation and environmental planning and programming, including expert professional assistance and support to the Director of Planning, Programming and Transportation Services, and undertakes special planning studies, projects and programs as assigned

This is the full supervisory level. This class is distinguished from the Transportation Planner level by the supervision exercised and received and the performance of this series most complex and difficult tasks and duties. Employees at this level receive little to no instruction or assistance as new, unusual, or unique situations arise and are fully aware of operating procedures and policies. Incumbents demonstrate a high level of independence and judgment while performing professional transportation planning assignments. Positions in this class are responsible for major special planning studies, and incumbents frequently coordinate with local, regional, State, and Federal agencies, citizen advisory committees, and elected officials. The Supervising Transportation Planner serves as a high-level subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of the team’s work product.

EDUCATION: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in transportation, urban or regional planning; environmental studies; transportation, traffic, or civil engineering; or a closely related field. 

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience performing complex transportation urban or regional planning; environmental studies; transportation, traffic, or civil engineering. At least two (2) must be comparable in level of responsibility to a Transportation Planner IV or four (4) comparable in level of responsibility to a Transportation Planner III.