About this role
Do you have experience in traffic planning and a genuine interest in creating sustainable and well-functioning urban environments? In our growing municipality, traffic and mobility issues play a central role for our residents, our politicians, and the continued development of the municipality. We are facing exciting challenges with new residential areas, a growing business sector, and increasing demands for climate-smart transportation solutions.
We are now looking for someone who wants to contribute to the development of future sustainable transportation systems. This is a completely new role, which presents a unique opportunity to shape the assignment and influence the municipality's overall traffic planning. The position is based in the Strategy Unit, which is one of the seven units within the Community Building Office.
The Strategy Unit is responsible for strategically overarching community development issues, which include:
• Comprehensive planning and strategic community development issues.
• Population forecasts and housing supply matters.
• Development of regional and national transport infrastructure.
• Regulatory enforcement.
• Environmental and water management issues.
• Energy and climate development within the community building process.
Are you the one we are looking for?
JOB DESCRIPTION
In the role of traffic planner, both strategic and operational work are combined. You will identify, analyze, and coordinate traffic issues throughout the community building process, in close collaboration with colleagues and other stakeholders.
You will serve as the expert in the municipality's strategic traffic planning. You will be responsible for and develop the long-term strategic traffic planning work, which may involve updating and developing strategies and plans in the area. You will also provide important support in the municipality's ongoing detailed planning projects, where you will contribute your expertise and help develop the municipality's infrastructure.
You will monitor traffic issues and contribute your expertise in other planning stages, as well as in implementation and investment planning, and in the development of other mapping materials and action plans. Another important part of the role may be to manage and develop our work with analyses, modeling, and visualization of traffic flows and areas for improvement. If necessary, you will conduct or order traffic simulations and capacity calculations.
The role includes representing the municipality in various contexts, either independently or together with colleagues. This includes working with the Swedish Transport Administration and the Sörmland region, as well as with other contact points and external networks to develop the municipality's traffic infrastructure. The role also involves preparing and processing matters for political decisions.
You will work closely with the municipality's traffic officers and traffic planners located at the Technical and Service Office, as well as with the municipality's public transport coordinators and other strategists in the Strategy Unit.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has:
• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Community Building with a focus on traffic, or other education deemed equivalent.
• Several years of experience working with strategic traffic planning.
• Experience in street design, traffic forecasting, and basic socio-economic calculations.
• Excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite and computer skills.
• A valid driver's license (B).
It is considered an advantage if you have:
• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Community Building with a focus on traffic or similar.
• Experience working independently with traffic models, data analyses, and investigations in traffic planning.
• Experience working with traffic issues and traffic planning in detailed plans and larger community building projects.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations, road laws, and the Planning and Building Act (PBL).
• Experience working in a politically governed organization.
• Skills in CAD.
• Knowledge in GIS.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability and want you to share the municipality's values - development, respect, openness, and clarity.
We see that you are a results- and development-oriented person who has the ability to adapt to changing conditions. You are analytical, able to see the big picture, and integrate various aspects of complex issues. You enjoy both leading and participating in workgroups, as well as contributing to the group's efforts towards set goals. You also have the ability to work independently and design your own processes and projects. You have a good ability to collaborate and build relationships both within your own organization and with external parties.
Your communication and collaboration are characterized by attentiveness and confidence, and you have a good ability to adapt your message depending on the recipient's knowledge in the area.
Does this sound exciting? We warmly welcome your application today!
Selection will take place after the application period ends.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Welcome to Strängnäs Municipality! Strängnäs Municipality has over 39,000 residents and is strategically located in Mälardalen with excellent communication opportunities. It is close to the major city of Stockholm, which can be reached by train in under 50 minutes, and even closer is Eskilstuna. Our municipality is an attractive place for both living and working, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for the community and its residents.
Application process and personal data handling:
• As an applicant, you are responsible for clearly documenting your qualifications so that we can