Transportation Planning Supervisor - Public Works

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City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a dedicated leader to join the City of Aurora as our next Transportation Planning Supervisor. In this role, you will guide a talented team in shaping the future of our city’s roads, transit, and trails. You will play a key part in turning the Connecting Aurora plan into reality through innovative multimodal solutions. Your work will involve managing high-profile projects and securing essential grants for our community. We need someone who enjoys building strong relationships with regional partners like CDOT and RTD. You will also mentor staff and help them grow in their professional planning careers. If you have a passion for public service and a background in transportation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to lead meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the region.

The hiring range for this role is $97,532 - $121,915/annually.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Recruitment Timeline

To support a transparent and efficient hiring process, please review the anticipated timeline below:

• Application Period Opens: Friday, July 24, 2026
• This posting will be open until filled.
• Applications will be reviewed weekly.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted within two weeks of application to begin scheduling virtual screens.

Position overview.

The Transportation Planning Supervisor within the Public Works Department leads and supervises the Transportation Planning team on a variety of projects and initiatives. This position produces work products that meet established professional and organizational standards which may include special projects. This position also leads projects and efforts related to transportation. This position serves as the city’s liaison to regional, state, and other local agencies. Leads interdepartmental collaboration efforts on land use and transportation.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the development multimodal transportation solutions through the implementation of Aurora Places and more specifically the Connecting Aurora Transportation Master Plan. The team provides input, management, engagement and participation in the formulation of corridor studies and multi-modal transportation plans.
• Leads efforts to identify and apply for federal, state, and regional grants and their implementation and identifies projects that furthers the implementation priorities associated with Connecting Aurora and the Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
• Provides interdepartmental multi-modal coordination and serves as regional liaison. Provides a leadership role in association with the light rail service network; interchanges; transportation corridors; and transit improvements. Fosters relationships with City Council, airports, transportation authorities, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, CDOT. and RTD, etc. Ensures city leadership is informed of regional, state and national efforts.
• Supervises and mentors multi-modal transportation planners who serve as project managers for transportation/corridor planning, development review guidance and other transportation efforts. Develops a yearly work plan and fosters regional and interdepartmental relationships that further initiatives to obtain federal, state and local grants and implement Connecting Aurora.
• Supports Public Works and Planning & Business Development departmental leadership by facilitating and coordinating project reviews and concerns. 
• Serve as the City representative on external committees and working groups.
• Assist or lead process improvement projects and initiatives; manage multi-faceted projects, including policy plans, ordinances, annexations, and site development.
• Review and present projects and initiatives to TAPS, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Make project assignments to staff and provide mentoring and support to staff.
• Ensure compliance with professional ethics standards and rules of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the American Planning Association (APA).
• Responsible for tracking and managing on-time performance of staff, review staff work and reports, and provides performance evaluation.
• Supervises staff including scheduling, managing workloads and priorities, including professional development, discipline, and performance evaluations. Provides oversight and professional guidance to employees.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative transportation planning methods including plans, programs, and policies for auto, bicycle, pedestrian and transit infrastructure improvements. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field

Experience: 

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning, transportation planning, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Direct experience in long range planning and transportation planning
• Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning or Transportation Planning or related field

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of employee supervision, project management; planning and development; and personal computers with related software applications including word processing, database management and project management applications.
• Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of community and regional planning, with a specific focus on transportation and multimodal planning, policy, delivery and practice.
• Municipal zoning, codes, budgeting, and public policy process.

Skills: 

• Public presentation, interpersonal, organizational, leadership and analytical skills.
• Writing skills and ability to produce reports using related word processing and spreadsheet applications while possessing a working knowledge of personal computers.
• Skill in building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.
• Organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills for understanding issues and solving problems.
• Skill in effectively presenting information.
• Skill in computer operation using Microsoft suite Windows-based programs.
• Skill in communicating planning concepts and policy.

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, outside agency staff, and the community.
• Organize and carry out higher level planning assignments, and present the results effectively in verbal, written, and graphic form.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Produce simple graphic diagrams.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing competing priorities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze and compile highly technical information and reports, including interpreting engineering and architectural drawings.
• Make professional and high-quality presentations.
• Assess needs, questions, and services and defers to the appropriate staff for further information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time with or without assistance
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• May require pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computers with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to review and interpret reports and other written documents with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate with employees, contractors, and residents in field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in an office environment
• Occasional on-site work may occur in a noisy environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, odors, fumes, and all types of weather conditions

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.