Be part of a creative team in a dynamic & diverse region!

Who We Seek:
Centralina Regional Council seeks an energetic, self-directed individual for the position of Regional Mobility Program Planner. The individual in this role will assist in managing strategic initiatives for Centralina’s Integrated Mobility Center which is aimed at providing region-wide coordination and capacity building to accelerate priority mobility projects from the CONNECT Beyond Regional Mobility Initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major transportation and infrastructure projects andto help identify opportunities in transportation finance innovation, priority mobility project acceleration and land-use transportation integration for the Centralina region and its partners.

The Regional Mobility Program Planner will support implementation readiness for a variety of mobility projects at different geographic scales and will provide support to the Program Manager in meeting specific objectives associated with the following three service lines:

(1) Infrastructure Finance Innovation,
(2) Pipeline Project Facilitation, and
(3) Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Innovation.

Funding for this position is provided under a two-year Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau. High performing applicants may have the opportunity to remain in place following the grant period to continue implementation of Center activities and CONNECT Beyond.

Our Organization:
Centralina Regional Council is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 63 local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life. Learn more about our work www.centralina.org.

The Centralina Team:
Centralina strives to provide an inclusive, creative and supportive work environment for its employees. Centralina’s staff of over 50 individuals serve as subject-matter experts to ensure our organization is able to meet the evolving needs of our dynamic nine-county region and growing organization. Centralina’s staff of friendly, talented and professional individuals helps ensure Centralina remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends. Centralina is a great place to work, learn and grow in your career.

Centralina offers its employees an excellent benefits package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System, 401k, medical, dental, vision and flexible benefits programs.

Description of the work:
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting in the implementation of activities under the grant related to the Center’s three service lines: (1) Infrastructure Finance Innovation (2) Pipeline Project Facilitation, and (3) Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Innovation. Activities seek to build local capacity in order to advance infrastructure and mobility projects to a greater level of funding readiness.
Developing professional and technical content in support of Center service line activities related to infrastructure project development and finance (including P3s, USDOT and Build America Bureau financing programs), transit-oriented development innovation and general transportation and transit planning topics.
Representing Centralina and building relationships with state, regional and local partners including the region’s transportation planning organizations, transit agencies and numerous local governments.
Assisting coordination with the USDOT program lead under the cooperative agreement.
Working in collaboration with Centralina departments to ensure alignment with CONNECT Beyond implementation activities, regional plans and organization priorities.
This position reports directly to the Regional Mobility Program Manager.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Desired KSAs include but are not limited to:

Knowledge of transportation planning, infrastructure project development, transit-oriented development and/or other topics relevant to the Center’s three service lines.
Knowledge of relevant federal transportation funding and finance programs used to support mobility projects.
Knowledge of local government policy processes (generally) to support land use and transportation integration.
Knowledge of regional issues, plans and programs.
Knowledge of federal, state (NC) and local laws, regulations and policies related to programmatic areas of responsibility.
Proven ability to multi-task and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced office.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at the federal, state, regional, local levels and with elected officials.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and lead various meetings and events, make presentations and answer questions at public or project meetings.
Ability to coordinate the preparation of or prepare technical documents and presentations, charts, maps (GIS), graphs and other illustrative materials for presentations to elected officials, public and other stakeholders.
Minimum Experience at a Glance:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a field of study in planning, public policy, urban design, public administration, geography or related field and three to five years of experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Transportation planning and/or transportation project development experience is highly desired. Hiring Salary $53,000 – $65,000 depending on education and experience.

Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to physically perform the basic life operation functions of standing, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, the ability to lift 10 pounds of force occasionally and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, proof work, and do extensive reading.

How to Apply:
Interested individuals are required to send résumés and a cover letter to: admin@centralina.org with the subject line “Regional Mobility Program Planner.” Deadline: Open until filled, with rolling interviews. Interested applicants encouraged to apply early. EOE.dd

The Community Planner:

1. Advise transit agencies on promoting equity and meeting civil rights requirements in project planning, development, and administration, including in the areas of long-range plans, transportation improvement programs, environmental reviews, corridor and feasibility studies, facility siting and planning, and service planning.
2. Conduct technical evaluations of planning documents and assess project compliance with civil rights policies, procedures, and requirements.
3. Develop qualitative and quantitative evaluative techniques and strategies to improve equity in transit service, programming, and decision-making.
4. Draft detailed written products, including memos, reports and proposals that present evaluation approaches, regulatory and other interpretations, findings, and recommendations, along with policies and guidance to support equity and accessibility in transportation planning.
5. Develop technical assistance and training to advance integration of civil rights and equitable transportation priorities in all phases of the planning and project development process.
6. Represent FTA on workgroups, at conferences, and other high-profile events and communicate complex, technical civil rights information tailored to meet the audience’s needs and advance agency objectives.

The Ideal Candidate is an experienced professional in the area of transportation planning who can proactively anticipate and resolve technical and operational issues and has excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

NOTE: If selected to interview for this position, candidates will participate in a structured interview process and will be given a topic to use to draft a writing sample.

Join a small team of planners in a growing city! You will join us as we begin updates to the City’s Comprehensive Land Development Plan and will serve as staff to the Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. In the position, you will be responsible for plan, plat, and permit review, long-range planning, project management, and plan implementation.

The Transportation Department is hiring a motivated Transportation Mobility Strategist who will be responsible for long range and comprehensive planning activities within the Mobility Strategy unit. The Mobility Strategy unit provides long-range transportation planning functions for the city, as well as support to rezoning review and support to other city and regional long-range planning efforts. Current and upcoming efforts for the Mobility Strategy unit include an update to the city Bike Plan, significant support to BRT station area planning and the update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

Activities include:

• Provide technical input on rezoning request cases
• Coordinate internally and externally on development projects
• Support long-range transportation planning efforts, other City and regional long-range plans, corridor studies, small area plans, etc.
• Serve as liaison to boards and commissions, including presenting at City Council, Planning Commission, etc.

The ideal candidate has knowledge in transportation planning and infrastructure, with the ability to provide consultation to other transportation staff and to other departments. The ability to engage in inclusive dialogue with a variety of internal and external audiences is a must, as well as a professional commitment to working towards the goals and initiatives of the City of Raleigh for transportation equity, accessibility, and sustainability.

An employee in this class performs MPO planning tasks that assist in long and short-range transportation planning
documents and manages a number of MPO functions and planning projects. This work includes managing and assisting
with multi-jurisdictional committees made up of elected officials, local government staff, transportation stakeholders,
and members of the public, performing technical analysis, presenting technical material to decision-makers,
developing short and long-range plans, and any other work needed to maintain MPO operations and responsibilities.

City of Asheville – Transit Apprentice

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking recent university graduates for a full-time, one-year Transit Apprenticeship with the Transportation Department, Transit Division. The apprentice will gain real-world work experience and become familiar with the City of Asheville, Asheville Rides Transit (ART) transit routes and the role transit plays in our transportation network. The apprentice will work individually and as part of a team to assist transit planning staff with everyday project management such as: transit service improvements, facility and bus stop shelter and amenity improvements, data collection and analysis, fare changes, community engagement, and general implementation of the City’s 10-year Transit Master Plan.

The apprenticeship also includes the development of an individual project that both focuses on the interest of the student and meets the goals of the division.

Work Schedule:

This position generally works 7.5 hours Monday through Friday, starting between 8:30 a.m., and ending around 5:00 pm. Occasionally, there may be times when the Transit Apprentice can work additional hours, depending on public outreach meetings.

Salary and Benefits:

• 37.5 hour work week ($49,920 annual)
• Benefits include Retirement contribution and Hospitalization Insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 sick days
• 10 days paid vacation
• Education opportunities

This position will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Participate in data analytics and maintenance.
• Conduct transit service surveys.
• Collect and analyze service data (i.e., ridership, revenue, hours, and miles).
• Prepare outreach materials for the Transit Committee and other community engagement meetings
• Complete independent research or a special project.
• Work on special projects based on the specific needs of the transit system and your interests and skills.
• Examples of projects include bus stop improvement projects, route and schedule updates, fare policy and technology analysis, and other studies involving market research or service productivity.

Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Interest in public service, transportation and/or transit planning
• A college transcript and letter of reference is required to apply

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

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CS-11 Transportation Planner

Job ID 25794

Apply before May 7, 2024

Title: Transportation Planner, Project Delivery Administration, Planning & Sustainability Division, Sustainable Transportation Programs Branch

Description: This position will work within the Freight Program to create plans to manage freight and commercial loading demand. This includes identifying stakeholder concerns and program risks, preparing scopes of work for consultant contracts, developing recommendations for new commercial delivery mitigations, developing cost estimates, setting objectives for long-range work plans, and measuring project progress.

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of sustainable transportation best practices.
• Understanding of public administration concepts and practices.
• At least one year of experience in urban and regional transportation policies and planning.
• Degree in Urban Planning preferred.

View the full job posting here: https://careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U

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Title: Transportation Data Analyst

Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) / Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro MPO, Durham, NC

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning agency in North Carolina’s western Triangle. The MPO is responsible for
planning and programming all modes of transportation including highways, public transit, freight, bicycles, and pedestrians. Our work is regionally based, but community focused. The MPO formulates and implements plans that improve life locally and ensure that these plans reflect our member communities’ collective vision.

About the Position:
This position provides regional transportation planning and modeling support in a formally designated Transportation Management Area that encompasses the western part of the
Research Triangle including the cities of Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. The successful candidate will understand advanced data collection, performance measures, model development & applications, and how support to MPO projects, studies, programs, and plans, such as congestion management planning, transportation improvement programming, and metropolitan transportation planning. Responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining computer models and programs; developing and maintaining the MPO information including data collection; serving as project
manager for technology projects; providing modeling and technical support for studies, programs, and plans; and leading intern staff work.

Description of Work:
• Develops and maintains the MPO data management system to include developing data collection and processing procedures, conducting needs assessments, and developing and tracking system performance measures.
• May update and maintain computer models and programs; provides modeling support for transportation studies, programs and plans; prepares forecasts; analyzes the model results and policy-related data; conducts traffic simulation studies and testing scenarios; and reports model results.
• Analyzes highly technical data; write computer programs/scripts, work with Big Data and create solutions; develops and makes recommendations for technical projects; reviews
work and the work of others to ensure accuracy; Prepares, maintains, and/or reviews technical and other reports, records, and documents.
• Manages for technology projects; evaluates and recommends project priorities; determines project scope; identifies project cost and budget; monitors staff or consultant work and participation in project; reviews deliverables and makes recommendations for
improvements; and ensures adherence to project schedules, budgets, and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Central Pines Regional Council
• May prepare and present material to elected officials, DCHCMPO Technical Coordinating Committee, as well as lead the work of staff and/or interns to include monitoring and directing work activities, managing schedules, mentoring, and coaching.

Education & Experience:
A master’s degree engineering, planning, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, data analytics or related fields is desired. A bachelor’s degree in the same fields may be considered.
Ability to program in Python, R or similar is necessary.

Additional Preferred Skills:
• Experience in travel demand modeling and/or traffic simulation modeling. (TransCAD with GISDK or TransCAD)
• Database programming and statistics.
• Geography Information Systems (GIS).
• Traffic simulation and analysis.

Starting Salary & Benefits:
Hiring range: $60,200 – $64,000
*This position is eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period.
Benefits: CPRC offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses, hybrid and flexible work schedules.

Our organization:
CPRC is a member-driven organization serving as a leading resource to connect communities and enhance their strategic priority outcomes through regional policy, collaboration, and
technical assistance at the local, regional, and state level. See the kind of work we do and learn read more about CPRC’s vision, mission, organizational principles, core values, and strategic
focus areas at www.centralpinesnc.gov.

How to Apply:
Send completed application package (cover letter and resume) by email to employment@centralpinesnc.gov with the subject Transportation Data Analyst.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins May 1, 2024.
All employment offers will be within the stated hiring range.
CPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters

As a Program Analyst, you will: Serve as a Program Analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs.

The ideal candidate for this position is motivated, experienced and self- reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:  Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework.  The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

 

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Advancements in technology are bringing about a major change to the aviation transportation sector, including Advanced Air Mobility, electrification, and sustainable aviation fuels. These changes will create new impacts (positive and negative) to communities and the environment that should be studied and addressed at the State level. In addition, land use policies, aviation noise impacts, and environmental laws and regulations will continue to play a significant role in the planning and development of aviation transportation.

Under the general direction of the Caltrans Aeronautics Division Chief (Program Director), and in collaboration with Division staff, the Senior Transportation Planner will administer California’s airport noise regulations and oversee the Division’s environmental reviews for projects at or around airports. The incumbent will also be the Division lead on sustainable fuels and equity considerations for aviation. Duties include developing policies, procedures, guidance, and performing public engagement on these topics.