Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program Summer 2022

The Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies
Program. Clean Cities strives to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector in nearly 100 communities across the country. Since the creation of the CCUWDP in 2010, Clean Cities has hosted more than 500 interns in more than 75 Coalitions.

The Clean Cities internship will give students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences, the opportunity to grow public awareness
and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum. Students have participated in research, outreach activities, public education, K-12 outreach, fleet events, and a vast array
of transportation-related environmental projects.

Specific Details:
Up to 49 with internships available at competitively-selected U.S. Clean Cities Coalition locations working with dynamic Clean Cities coordinators and their stakeholders. Positions are 15 or 20 hours per week (determined by the Coalition) for 14 weeks. Internship dates: approximately September 8, 2022 through December 21, 2022. Exact start/end dates determined by individual coalitions. Stipends range from $4,200 – $6,000 depending on academic classification and number of hours assigned by the coalition. Many past internships have led to permanent positions! Applications are due August 29, 2022.

If selected, interns will be notified by September 8, 2022.

The Principal Planner plays a key role in implementing the City of Chattanooga’s sustainability goals. Working closely with planners across the department and staff across the city, the Principal Planner will lead the creation of implementation plans for each sustainability goal, identify highest priority plans to implement, and guide implementation. They will also lead the creation and ongoing management of internal and external sustainability task forces. Experience with sustainability and/or climate mitigation or adaptation is preferred.

This position works with the Director of Sustainability to focus attention and efforts towards greenhouse-gas emissions reduction, transportation planning, green building principles, procurement, waste management, energy and water conservation, and other cross-disciplinary initiatives from an intra- and inter-government perspective and advises on citywide policy conception and implementation.

Please visit chattanooga.gov/human-resources to view the full position description and apply.

The Strategic Capital Planning Manager leads the Capital Planning team as they plan, coordinate, finance and execute a strategic capital plan for the City of Chattanooga. Working across City departments and partner organizations, they will create a capital plan that serves short and long term interests of the City, emphasizing the importance of addressing infrastructure needs while building a more equitable City and investing in economic development projects and improvements that will provide a positive return on investment to the City.

Please visit chattanooga.gov/human-resources to see the full position description and apply.

Are you looking to join a team that is at the center of planning and overseeing Metro’s $2B annual capital budget and $12B six-year capital program? The Office of Capital Program Management (OCPM) is looking for candidates at the intermediate-level to help develop the capital program and perform data analysis to help Metro leadership make key investment decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process, utilize problem solving skills, and collaborate with project managers, asset owners, and other stakeholders across Metro. The experienced candidate will:
-Play a key role in the annual capital planning process for a select group of investment types
-Meet with stakeholders across the organization to discuss capital investment needs and potential gaps
-Contribute to key documents to communicate the results of the capital programming process
-Facilitate the effective flow of capital program communication during the annual capital planning process

Interested candidates will be able to communicate and coordinate effectively, be able to use analytical tools to evaluate investment needs, and have capital project, financial, or program, budgeting, and asset experience. Additionally, candidates will have experience analyzing complex projects and/or have experience using analytical processes to support the identification and planning of projects to address capital needs. Familiarity with capital program management and other capital asset infrastructure activities (at the state, local or federal levels), such as programming, planning, and budgeting would be an advantage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-One year’s experience in transportation planning, data science, public policy, or a related field
-Masters degree (preferred)

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Do you love collecting data, benchmarking, and analyzing successful programs?
Triangle J Council of Governments seeks an entry-level analyst to support our Transportation Team’s evaluation and monitoring efforts for a variety of regional projects and programs that aim to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and promote more reliable and equitable transportation options for Triangle residents. The successful candidate must have a positive, customer-focused orientation, be able to deliver high-quality products in a timely manner and be able to work in a team environment to support a wide range of projects, programs, and partnerships.
Description of Work
The successful candidate will work with the Transportation Team to evaluate the success of transportation projects and programs in the TJCOG region by:
• Collecting and summarizing quarterly reporting data from local and regional partners and submitting quarterly reports to NCDOT.
• Assisting in the analysis of biennial commute survey results and developing visual aids for presenting survey results to a wide range of audiences.
• Performing annual impact calculations and presenting results in a way that conveys the societal benefits of the programs.
• Providing technical assistance as needed to the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
• Supporting the Commute Friendly NC program as needed

Visit https://www.tjcog.org/focus-areas/transportation and https://www.tjcog.org/focus-areas-transportation/triangle-transportation-choices for more information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent quantitative analysis skills as well as the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently are required.
• Ability to analyze trends and present metrics to funders and stakeholders on key performance indicators.
• Ability to analyze survey results and convey results in multiple formats.
• Knowledge of and interest in transportation policies and their air quality, energy and sustainability implications.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required.

Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental studies, public administration, community development, public policy or related field is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.
Starting Salary & Benefits
Hiring range: $ 45,858 to $48, 150
(Employee will be eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period.)

Benefits: The Triangle J Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses; and flexible schedules and hybrid work environment.

Our Organization
Providing a platform for collaboration among local governments, stakeholders, and partners in our diverse region of NC. See the kind of work we do at www.tjcog.org

How to Apply
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: https://www.tjcog.org/about/our-job-opportunities

2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Planner I Analyst

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins July 8, 2022. All employment offers will be within the stated hiring rage.

TJCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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DESCRIPTION:

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the MPO’s member jurisdictions are seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for the following duties:

Completing various transportation tasks to include technical and policy recommendations resulting in short- and long-range transportation plans.

Assisting in the implementation of the WMPO’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program as identified through strategies in the adopted short-range TDM plan that include the support, promotion, and education of multi-modal mode choice in the WMPO region.

Assisting with GIS analysis, transportation project analysis, transportation project prioritization, sub-area studies, and planning activities to meet federal requirements.

Conducting planning studies for roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, ferry, and freight investments.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data.

Preparing informational materials, summary memorandums,

Presentations, planning documents, and technical reports.

Preparing for and attending staff and policy board meetings and meetings with staff from local, state, and federal agencies.

Working directly with member jurisdictions to develop transportation planning projects, project development, project review, cost estimates and submittal.

Managing consultant studies related to regional transportation planning projects.

Developing and implementing reliable technical tools.

Supporting the WMPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory and Transportation Demand Management committees, and other planning and policy steering committees.

Participation in public outreach activities and events including developing marketing and educational outreach materials.

Other transportation planning related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in transportation planning, urban & regional planning, transportation engineering, public administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of related planning or government experience.

Other Requirements: Valid NC Driver’s License

Notes: Driving history check is required. The selected candidate will also be required to complete

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of MPO planning processes

Experience with ArcGIS, TransCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation demand management.

Experience with short- and long-range transportation planning efforts to include roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, etc.

Apply Online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wilmingtonnc/jobs/3441879/associate-transportation-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

General Overview:

The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multi-modal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is looking for a Research Analyst to join the Los Angeles Office. SUMC is expanding to serve a growing set of programs that include the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program; City of Fresno Clean Shared Mobility Network; and Federal Transit Administration AIM-NNet and the Mobility Innovation Collaborative programs. These capacity-building programs disseminate knowledge and resources throughout a rapidly-growing mobility ecosystem of public agencies, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, and private sector mobility providers.

Position Overview:

The Research Analyst will work closely with the Director and Strategic Lead for California and Western Programs, the Director of Research and Consulting, and SUMC’s California and Chicago-based teams to support the organization’s growing capacity-building, technical assistance, and evaluation programs. The position presents a rare opportunity to work directly with disadvantaged communities and the public and private sectors to shape equity indicators, metrics, and processes, refine needs assessment methodology, conduct survey design, and prepare data visualization and storytelling. The Analyst will also have the opportunity to shape future SUMC program development and growth, and have opportunities to support grant proposal development.

SUMC staff are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere. Depending on the needs at the time, the Research Analyst will primarily be responsible for managing program evaluation efforts including developing processes to facilitate data collection management tasks, analyzing data, delivering technical assistance, and developing and implementing indicators and methodological processes for new projects.

Research Analyst Duties May Include:

1. Become a subject matter expert on shared-mobility data analysis and measurement of equity-based program impacts
2. Coordinate evaluation data collection, cleaning, and analysis
3. Conduct literature reviews to support evaluation indicators and metrics
4. Deliver technical assistance to program participants regarding evaluation practices and data analysis
5. Create engaging written and visual reports based on evaluation findings
6. Contribute to the development and utilization of tools such as surveys, mapping tools, decision-support tools, and reporting templates
7. Conduct research and collect information about mobility projects from around the country for inclusion in SUMC’s Learning Center
8. Contribute to program planning and organizational strategy in collaboration with partners and colleagues
9. Facilitate meetings and other peer exchange opportunities in information-sharing networks
10. Facilitate relationships between SUMC management and potential partners, and maintain account and contact information in SUMC databases
11. Represent SUMC at meetings and conferences

Required Qualifications:

1. Passion for transportation equity and shared mobility
2. Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least four years’ experience in related positions OR Master’s degree in a related field AND at least two years experience in related positions

Experience and/or course work in the following areas:

1. Program evaluation
2. A wide range of quantitative and qualitative methods and skills
3. Mixed-methods approaches
4. Compiling, cleaning, coding, and manipulating data from various sources to create databases
5. Excellent writing skills and an ability to synthesize analysis findings with minimal editorial oversight
6. Experience communicating complex processes and findings to groups of different backgrounds
7. Ability to engage individuals representing different cultures and backgrounds with ease, adapting language and style to the context both in-person and virtually
8. Experience with survey design and analysis, and survey platforms
9. Demonstrated familiarity with key evaluation components such as logic models and hypothesis building
10. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members, including colleagues in a remote location
11. Self-starter with the ability to work independently to identify needs and carry out next steps with minimal guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Publication in nationally recognized journals or media outlets and/or peer-reviewed conference presentation
2. Familiarity or experience with racial and social justice work and strategies
3. Experience with grant writing and proposal development
4. Spanish-language competency

Compensation and Benefits:

SUMC offers a salary and benefits package competitive with similar organizations in California. The starting salary for this position is between $62,000 – $76,000. Salary is based on a 37.5-hour work week. SUMC supports staff well-being, and professional growth, and cultivates a flexible, friendly, and supportive work environment. Benefits include a healthy offering of paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick leave, and 13 company holidays; employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies with employer contributions to premiums; employer-provided 401k retirement plan; and transit benefits.

Diversity Policy:

The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and women candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications. The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:

Applications are received through June 15, 2022 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and work sample that highlights your research, analysis, and writing skills to careers@sharedusemobilitycenter.org with the following email subject line: “CMO Research Analyst Application Materials.” We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letter. No phone calls, please.

Want to work and help shape the quickly growing realm of community-based and equity-focused e-bike programs? Join the City of Durham’s Transportation Department as an intern supporting the planning and execution of its exciting Bull E-Bike Pilot!

see full description here, or in attached PDF: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/r9q.798.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bull-E-Bike-Intern-Job-Listing.pdf

Feel free to reach out directly to Doug Bright to discuss. (doug.bright@durhamnc.gov)

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The Transit Priority Team is a dynamic, deadline driven and innovative team leading delivery of Muni Forward projects that improve travel time and reliability for San Francisco’s public transportation system. Muni Forward is a nation-leading program that is making service more efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable for over 700,000 daily customers through transit-first street design, such as bus lanes, transit signal priority, and enhancements at bus stops.

The Transportation Planner II position performs planning work including data collection, outreach support, mapping, writing reports, coordinating with other groups, and other general transit planning tasks. This position will play a key role in Muni Forward implementation by informing designs through data collection, supporting project managers, and helping to communicate project benefits to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in improving public transportation.

Learn more and apply here: https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=743999823667277

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Planner for immediate employment in the Raleigh, NC office.
This Entry-Level Planner will support AECOM’s North Carolina Transportation Planning Group on a variety of studies including transportation planning, transit, active transportation, resilience, project development (NEPA/SEPA) and environmental permitting.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting planning studies and reports for new and updated plans, programs and regulations.
• Preparing written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports.
• Conducting planning assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop documentation to summarize results
• Collecting a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, transportation tax base data and occupancy rates.
• Providing information to the public regarding development regulations.
• Assisting in resolving citizen and customer issues.
• Under direct supervision, conducting field evaluations and assessments.
• Collaborating with project teams in the preparation of transportation plans, including regional plans, transit studies and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and reports.
• Gathering data and conduct analysis of data for use in projects and for decision making.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/City and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Transportation, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Competence in Geographic Information Systems software (GIS), including ArcGIS Pro
• Adobe Creative Suite

Additional Details:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.