Performs planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental/university officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Assists departmental staff on administrative, technical and regulatory aspects of planning.Assists in developing and implementing short-range and long-range local and statewide plans and projects.Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities. Assists with budget preparation; monitors and estimates future costs. Conducts planning studies to include feasibility studies, master plans and environmental assessments. Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance. - Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to acceptable professional standards. Serves as a project leader.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Planner II: All the above and:Develops and implements short and long-range local and statewide plans and projectsOversees selected improvement planning projects.Provides technical direction for the development and execution of transportation analysis or planning researchPerforms planning and programming activities in support of management related programs and/or transportation projects