Mobility Planner

Under direction, leads, reviews, coordinates, and performs a wide variety of the highly complex professional transit, transportation, and urban planning functions including current and long-range transportation and mobility planning, implementation of the General Plan, coordination of special projects, drafts ordinances and resolutions, makes presentations to various groups, facilitates citizen participation in the planning process, trains and mentors assigned staff; and performs other related work as required. The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. **Essential Duties:** Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to transportation planning implementation; Facilitates the cross-departmental coordination and delivery of a wide range of pilots and capital improvement projects; Assists with the preparation of system plans of transportation facilities and services including highways, public transportation, and nonmotorized facilities; Performs transportation studies for the development of transportation systems of all modes; Mentors and trains assigned staff; Assists in the development, interpretation, and implementation of the General Plan with emphasis on circulation element. **For a full job description please click** [**here**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/1807094)**.** Applications will be accepted **only** from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the **COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire**that they meet the below requirements: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or related field; **AND** - Four (4) years of professional and progressive planning experience including urban or transportation planning activities; **OR** - Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. - Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. **August 13th, 2026 (Tentative)** An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. ***NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.*****NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.**