Planner IIIPerforms complex 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Planner IV and V: Performs complex statewide, long-range, multi-modal, highways systems, and scenario/alt futures 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Essential Duties:Planner III: Performs complex planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and/or transportation projects.Reviews and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, gives briefings, and makes presentations regarding program activities. Analyzes departmental needs, changes and enhancements, and makes recommendations. Coordinates planning projects involving districts, divisions, various public transportation interests, research endeavors with universities, other agencies and/or local, state, and federal agencies. Provides technical direction for the development and execution of transportation analysis or planning research. Researches and analyzes local, state, and national trends, policy issues and/or prioritizes proposed legislation to determine impact and makes recommendations. Reviews and evaluates plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable state or federal requirements and conformance to acceptable professional standards. Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures, and legislation. Works with consultants, vendors, and other entities.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Planner IV: All the Above and Coordinates analysis activities and monitors state and federal transportation related issues potentially having a broad impact on departmentalactivities and develops or oversees development of assessment reports. Develops and implements short and long-range local and statewide plans and projects.May serve as a lead worker. Planner V: All the above and Assists with the development and updating of department policies and procedures relating to specific programs or business areas. Develops and oversees statewide programs including planning, implementing, and monitoring public campaigns as well as representing the department at industry related seminars and conferences. Develops strategies and procedures to improve statewide mobility, infrastructure, and related operations. Identifies research topics that lead to projects, programs or funding partnerships that enhance mobility. Serves as a planning and programming resource for the department, other state agencies, regional and local agencies, port districts, and the public. Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance. May serve as project leader.