The Development Review Planner will be a highly motivated, creative, and responsible candidate with strong public communication skills to work within the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services. The employee will be responsible for coordinating the Transportation Planning Division’s review and comments for new developments with other divisions and the Department of Planning and Zoning. This employee will also support other tasks, such as Small Area Plans and the Transportation Commission. A Four-Year College Degree with three (3) years of experience or a Master’s Degree with one (1) year of experience is required.

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Transportation Planner

The Columbus-Phenix City MPO (C-PCMPO), seeks a Transportation Planner to join our full-time staff in Columbus, Georgia. Housed within the Consolidated Government of Columbus, the C-PCMPO serves the transportation needs of counties in both Georgia and Alabama. This position offers the opportunity to work on transportation issues such as the development of alternative transportation needs, intermodal programs, and infrastructure improvement. This position also offers the opportunity to live in one of the most diverse communities in the south that offers, recreational amenities such as whitewater; entertainment, art and restaurant venues; plus a wealth of history and outdoor venues to enjoy.

What You Will Do
We are looking for someone who possesses a broad range of planning experiences along with excellent public speaking, research and community engagement skills. Specific skills include:
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing socio-economic data and statistics for use in technical studies or reports.
• Updating comprehensive short-term and long-range plans
• Conducting studies to assess site impact and forecast traveling trends
• Help develop the Transportation Improvement Program for scheduled infrastructure improvement of streets, highways, bikeways, walkways, public transportation, and airport development;
• Apply for and administers associated state and federal grants.
• Perform travel time studies in the maintenance of the Congestion Management Plan.
• Maintain and update census and demographic information.
• Act as the Bicycle Program Manager for the city in the coordination of all related bicycle activities for the community

What You’ll Need
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s Degree in one of these fields with one to two years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job would be great.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of socio-economic forecasting and analysis.
• Experience of the principles and practices of transportation modeling.
• Comprehension of the geography of the city and other local areas.
• Knowledge of the tools and methods associated with the Geographic Information System. Knowledge of accepted planning practices and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making. Skill in operating standard office equipment. Skill in oral and written communication.

What We Offer
• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

How To Apply:
If you’re interested in working for a great MPO, you may apply by going to columbusga.gov/hr and look for the Transportation Planner G17 announcement. Here you will find more information about this position, including the salary range. Applications will be accepted until 5 pm Eastern Time on August 23. Interviews may be conducted through remote video interviews with select candidates in August, followed by in person interviews. An expected start date will be in September

Experience Level
Entry (0-1 year)
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Transportation Planning
$41,769.30 Annually

Brendle Group seeks an early to mid-career Transportation Electrification (TE) Analyst with 2-10 years direct relevant experience to join our team, in pursuit of our company mission to accelerate equitable solutions to address the climate crisis. With offices in Fort Collins and Denver, CO, we would prefer a Colorado-based candidate to support local and regional customers but will consider remote candidates and offer flexible hybrid policies for working from home. We are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices, recognizing historic inequities in the engineering, planning, and sustainability professions.

Each of our team members has breadth across a range of consulting skills, including data analysis, energy systems, modeling, greenhouse gas accounting, policy, planning, transporation, resilience, and/or other sustainability topics. We are seeking an analyst with skills and experience in transportation electrification and mobility to support our efforts in deep decarbonization.

Based on position requirements and candidate experience, we expect to fill an Analyst II position with a base salary range of $65,800-$84,100 per year or an Analyst III position with a base salary range of $77,200 – $97,700 per year.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chapelhill/jobs/3176087/transportation-planning-assistant-program-support-fall-2021

SUMMARY:

The Transportation Planning Division is seeking a motivated and organized self-starter to fill the role of Transportation Planning Assistant. This position is responsible for working with Town staff on transportation planning projects, multimodal count data analysis, transportation demand management (TDM), demographics studies, and GIS data management.

The position offers exposure to municipal transportation planning focused on bicycle, pedestrian, and transit, and oversight from transportation planning professionals.

This position is for part-time employment (~15 hours per week from September 2021 through May 2022) with opportunity for additional hours around holidays if desired.

The Deputy Director of Multimodal Development directs the planning activities for the TPA related to the multimodal transportation planning initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include leading the consideration and implementation of a dedicated local transportation revenue source, overseeing TPA efforts to advance public and private transit projects; overseeing TPA efforts for non-motorized infrastructure and activities; overseeing multimodal initiatives, including corridor studies, Complete Streets, TOD, Shared Mobility, and first-last mile connections; and performing other tasks as detailed at PalmBeachTPA.org/jobs.

Work is performed with a great deal of independence and initiative under the direction of the Executive Director.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, samples of completed work and completed application (available at PalmBeachTPA.org/jobs) to humanresources@PalmBeachTPA.org.

The Palm Beach TPA is seeking an outstanding planning leader to join the team responsible for collaboratively planning, prioritizing and funding the transportation system of Palm Beach County, FL.

The Position

The Deputy Director of Multimodal Development directs the planning activities for the TPA related to the multimodal transportation planning initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include leading the consideration and implementation of a dedicated local transportation revenue source, overseeing TPA efforts to advance public and private transit projects; overseeing TPA efforts for non-motorized infrastructure and activities; overseeing multimodal initiatives, including corridor studies, Complete Streets, TOD, Shared Mobility, and first-last mile connections; and performing other tasks as detailed at www.PalmBeachTPA.org/jobs.

Work is performed with a great deal of independence and initiative under the direction of the Executive Director.

Candidates

Successful candidates will have seven (7) or more years of professional planning experience, including three (3) years supervisory experience, and a Bachelor’s Degree in urban/regional planning, transportation engineering, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ideal candidates will:

-Have experience planning and implementing premium transit systems;
-Have experience planning and implementing pedestrian and bicycle facilities;
-Be familiar with Complete Streets, Vision Zero, & Safe Routes to School initiatives;
-Have knowledge of Federal and State funding programs and regulations;
-Have knowledge of Florida Design standards for state and local roadways;
-Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in readily understandable plans and reports;
-Be skillful using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite;
-Possess a related graduate degree and/or AICP certification;
-Be committed to effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds without discrimination; and
-Have experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Benefits

The TPA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including ample paid leave and TPA-funded insurance, retirement, transportation and tuition reimbursements.

About the TPA

The TPA is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for Palm Beach County, Florida, providing the forum that brings county commissioners, city officials, seaport commissioners and transportation professionals together to implement a safe, efficient, connected, and multimodal transportation system. Come join our team!

To Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, samples of completed work and completed application (available at www.PalmBeachTPA.org/jobs) to humanresources@PalmBeachTPA.org.

The New York City Department of Transportation’s (NYC DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.

Regional Transportation Planner

This position will coordinate the transportation planning processes of the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization (RPO) for the following five Counties: Franklin, Granville, Person Vance and Warren; serve as staff to the RPO’s Rural Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and to the RPO’s Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). Assist in the rural transportation planning activities of the Kerr-Tar RPO; apply knowledge of transportation concepts, regional planning, and impact studies in order to provide staff support to advisory boards and elected officials. Provide GIS assistance on transportation, environmental and other planning projects as needed. Conduct specialized research; perform special studies such as: traffic counts, corridor studies, crash analysis, bicycle and pedestrian facility inventory and assessments or other socioeconomic, demographic and land use/transportation studies. Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to a variety of local and state transportation officials, elected officials, local government staff, the general public, consultants and others on projects and plans. Ability to work across agencies and the ability to explain complex transportation issues in a clear and concise manner is essential.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in planning, transportation systems, geography, or related field and three years of experience. Preference will be given to applicants have experience working with transportation agencies or community planning organizations.

Salary will be based on education and experience. Job description and requirements are available on our website at www.kerrtarcog.org. The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is an equal opportunity employer. Cover letter resume, and Employment Application should be sent to Michael Kelly, Planning Director Attn: Regional Transportation Planner, P.O. Box 709, Henderson, NC 27536 or to info@kerrtarcog.org. Deadline for receiving materials is July 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.

We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Renaissance Planning (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking a curious, enthusiastic and motivated transportation planning professional for our Orlando, Tampa or Miami office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team dedicated to growing the Florida-based multimodal transportation and community planning practice. This position will immediately support ongoing work in multimodal systems and corridor planning with the Florida Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, cities and counties.

Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to community planning at the streetscape, corridor, subarea and regional scales. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues and get agencies or communities unstuck. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the transportation planner position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the work efforts of integrated multimodal transportation planning projects in a team environment.
• Foster long term client relationships.
• Lead business development efforts to expand the Florida-based multimodal transportation planning practice.
• Mentor staff and strengthen cross-office collaborations to leverage companywide capabilities and talents across all projects.
• Actively engage in professional organizations and thought leadership within the field.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A firm understanding of the multimodal transportation planning and public decision-making processes necessary to create systemwide, subarea, and corridor-level plans and project priorities.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: transportation planning, transportation engineering, travel demand forecasting, environmental analyses, growth management policy, or other related disciplinary expertise.
• Proficiency in utilizing software/tools for transportation analyses (such as ArcGIS, Cube Voyager, and STOPS modeling platforms) and an interest in advancing new tools/approaches.
• Proficiency in writing compelling content in multimedia formats that clarify key findings and include adequate technical depth.
  Adept at synthesizing complex technical information into clear, engaging presentations for a wide range of audiences.

Training and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or relevant field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation or community planning is required.
• Certification or licensure in related fields (AICP, CTP, PTP, and/or PE) preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.

Bike Durham is seeking to contract with an individual to coordinate community outreach activities for a safe streets project in the Burch Avenue neighborhood this summer. We project that the work will be an estimated 150 hours (15-20 hours per week), beginning as soon as possible and completed by September 1.

The planned activities include:

• Initial neighborhood meeting – open forum to hear from one another, identifying and documenting areas of concern and opportunity. This will include activities specifically directed at engaging youth, as well as adults.
• Neighbor Walk Audit of the identified areas of concern and opportunity
• Neighborhood Planning meeting- Plan for and select application of tactical urbanism or possible Shared Street Implementations
• Installation Day – Hands-on implementation of the selected measures and celebration

This position(s) will work closely with the Bike Durham executive director, volunteer leaders of the Burch Avenue Neighborhood Association, and City of Durham Transportation department staff.