Principal Planner

Details Posted 20-Feb-26 Location: San Rafael, California Type: Full Time Salary: $152,880.00 - $184,683.20 Ann Categories: Engineering Management Years of Experience: 5 - 10

Position Summary: Under general direction from the Director of Planning, manages projects, leads and supervises staff, and performs difficult and complex transit planning studies, investigations, and analyses. Supports the three elements of the department work program: Short-Range and Service Planning, Long-Range Strategic Planning, and Facilities Planning. Develops various transit and traffic analyses, plans, and projects, which include complying with requirements of CEQA, NEPA, Title VI, and ADA. Develops, executes, analyzes, and summarizes complex planning projects or manages consultant efforts to accomplish such projects. Coordinates the Districts data using sources from Golden Gate Bridge Traffic and Toll Revenue Collection System and data from outside the District, and will plan for new data resources to be integrated into the Districts systems as they become available on-line. Provides District data regarding bridge, road, and transit facilities, traffic data and performance, transit ridership and performance, and toll and parking policies to outside and partner agencies. Makes regular personal contact with District staff to interpret planning policy and interacts with outside public works and transit partner agency representatives to exchange planning and conceptual design information. Regularly works with the public and other agencies to develop and implement District programs. Receives general assignments or objectives from the Director of Planning and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Responsibilities: Researches, compiles, analyzes, and interprets complex technical, demographic, economic, financial, and other statistical data for the development of various roadway and transit facility plans and projects, such as the Districts transit service plan, transit capital improvement program, proposed bridge tolls, or parking facilities. Monitors and evaluates transit service performance, bridge traffic patterns, parking occupancy and trends, and transit service patronage, including the use of computer techniques or models where appropriate. Prepares or supervises preparation of routine evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of bus on-street operations, major transit facilities, and bus stops. Recommends specific improvements based on these evaluations. Assists in the preparation of the Districts Short-Range Transit Plan and other federal and state required reports, including the organization of meetings between various staff providing input to these reports on an as-needed basis. Leads teams of planning and other staff working on planning projects. Develops project staffing requirements and timelines. Prepares official recommendations and informational reports for consideration by the general public, the Districts Board of Directors, technical staff of the District or other agencies, and other groups on technical and planning subjects. Prepares or assists with verbal presentations to staff groups, public groups, and the boards of local municipalities, and advises District personnel on matters related to interactions with these groups. Supports and coordinates staff responsibilities with regard to monthly meetings of the Districts Service Review Committee and other internal and external coordination meetings as directed. Acts when directed as liaison between the District and other agencies on planning matters by reviewing outside reports, attending meetings, drafting correspondence, and providing technical information to public agencies and other transit groups. Communicates with the general public on technical matters related to facility planning and District data. Supervises or provides staff support and coordination to certain advisory groups to the District, including the Districts three Passenger Advisory Committees:

• Bus Passengers Advisory Committee
• Ferry Passengers Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee on Accessibility as appropriate, when specific questions related to bus, ferry, or bridge traffic operations or facilities need a response. Prepares scopes of work for planning projects to be undertaken by consultants, coordinates the process of consultant selection, provides technical liaison with consultants, and coordinates contract administration. May assist District Engineering Department with development of capital projects related to transportation and traffic support facilities. Represents Director of Planning in their absence at various District meetings, meetings with other public agencies, and with the Planning Department. May assign and supervise work of Senior Planner and Associate Planners. Performs related duties as assigned. Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules. Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required.

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About GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT Based in San Francisco, the District consists of three operating divisions and an administrative division, known at the District as Bridge, Bus, Ferry, and Admin. The District employs approximately 800 employees and offers a wide variety of career opportunities. https://youtu.be/-6SWZJoHbds

Our Values: As an agency, we are committed to living, teaching, and recognizing our District values of:

• Service
• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Recognition
• Safety
• Inclusion.

Excellent Pay & Benefits: The District employs about 800 regular full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. There are many benefits to working for the District, such as competitive pay, excellent retirement plans, health benefits, and more.

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