The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Program Planner to lead a community process for revitalization of Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road, two of the City’s most iconic and diverse boulevards. THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT FUNDED POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) YEARS.

The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Program Planner to lead a community process for revitalization of Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road, two of the City’s most iconic and diverse boulevards. Reporting to and working directly with the Neighborhood Transportation Planning Director in BTD, the Corridor Planner works with local community groups, neighborhood institutions, local businesses, advocacy groups and public agencies to engage residents in a grassroots effort to design a neighborhood friendly street with facilities that encourage walking, bicycling, and reliable public transportation.

The position requires familiarity with and experience in community outreach efforts including large-scale public workshops, open houses, neighborhood office hours, “pop-up” events, online platforms and other innovative modes with special emphasis  on establishing meaningful connections with populations historically underrepresented in planning processes. The selected candidate will be committed to public service and exhibit an interest for mobility planning and improving the quality of life of Boston’s residents.

The Boston Transportation Department is seeking a Transit Planner (Trans. Program Planner III) to support the implementation of public transportation projects with a focus on improving bus service to increase transit ridership and reduce emissions. Reporting to the Commissioner or designee, the Transit Planner is part of the Transit Team consisting of planners, engineers, and field staff whose responsibilities include developing overall policy, collaborating with advocacy and neighborhood groups, and working with city and state agencies to advance Boston’s public transportation agenda. The Transit Planner addresses a variety of concerns about transportation’s interface with urban design and the public realm and envisions and implements cutting-edge initiatives in a changing transportation environment where needs, resources, and opportunities vary enormously.

Responsibilities include: 

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is hiring an entry level position of Associate Planner. CRTPO is the MPO for the Charlotte Urbanized Area, and is a division within the City’s Planning, Design and Development Department.

Review the job posting below and consider applying here: https://charlottenc.gov/HR/Pages/Jobs.aspx

OVERVIEW: The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY: In working to put communities and citizens first, the City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. The Department of Planning, Design, and Development is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

An entry-level position that provides support for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Charlotte urbanized area, which includes 24 member jurisdictions throughout Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. The majority of peer interactions for this position will be with agencies and jurisdictions outside of the department within Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. Position will be within the CRTPO Division of the Department. Area of focus will be providing support to key staff on an as-needed basis and enhancing public engagement efforts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct data collection and analysis, and research of best practices in support of key staff members.
• Participate in the entry and formatting of datasets related to the CRTPO’s metropolitan planning process. Ability to successfully complete data entry tasks.
• Research and prepare components for staff reports in support of the CRTPO’s Technical Coordinating Committee and Policy Board.
• Prepare information for the public using graphics, maps and written documents regarding transportation projects, plans and programs within the CRTPO planning area.
• Assist with the coordination of public meetings, events and workshops logistics.
• Assist staff in meeting setup and logistics, including audio/visual technology, and completing meeting summary minutes.
• Assist webmaster with revisions and updates to the CRTPO’s webpage.
• Assist in posting relevant content to the CRTPO’s social media accounts to inform the public of transportation planning initiatives within the planning area.
• Embrace continuous learning, training and self-improvement.
• Some night and weekend work may be required on a periodic basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• The position requires basic knowledge of transportation planning and regional planning concepts, Census demographic data and computer software proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
• Working knowledge of an MPO’s governmental function relative to project prioritization and delivery.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, ability to use ArcGIS 10.2 and familiarity with the geodatabase data model is required.
• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate within and outside the department to achieve positive impacts on the region.
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with moderate level of supervision.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, ability to use ArcGIS 10.2 and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture, may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree with one (1) year professional planning experience required.

SALARY: $52,526 – $60,000 Commensurate with Experience

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online: https://charlottenc.gov/HR/Pages/Jobs.aspx

Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking applicants to fill the position of Transportation Planner. Deadline to apply is October 9, 2020. Please visit the following link below for a full job description and to apply online.

Position Summary: Works under general supervision of the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement public transportation projects funded through federal programs for the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in transportation, planning, or urban planning; and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation or urban planning, engineering, environmental science, economics, geography, or related field; OR
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation or urban planning, engineering, environmental science, economics, geography, or closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepares and coordinates Metropolitan Planning Organization functions, long range transportation planning, land use planning, bike ped planning, transit planning, freight planning, travel demand forecasting (TransCAD), GIS analysis (GIS ArcView 10.3).
• Leads assigned planning team staff on individual planning projects and develops and presents technical information to a wide variety of audiences as related to transportation planning.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets social and statistical data for various planning and area studies as related to transportation planning.
• Prepares maps, charts, models, sketches, and other graphic and visual presentations to illustrate study findings.
• Attends and conducts MPO planning meetings and responds to public inquiries in person, on the phone, or in writing.
• Coordinates the implementation of planning projects and manage transportation monitoring databases, i.e. public policy, planning strategies and legislations related to regional planning.
• Prepares summaries, narrative statements, and analyses of the pertinent technical facts reported in project studies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with relational database & spreadsheet software, (ArcGIS, MS Office, Sketch up, Adobe software).
• Knowledge of channels to use in obtaining and disseminating information.
• Ability to develop a plan and work schedule for assigned projects and to implement projects and manage transportation monitoring databases.
• Ability to evaluate planning projects for technical validity and prepare analytical reports.
• Ability to explain technical data to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of statistics, and research procedures and sources.
• Ability to build a consensus with strong written and oral communication skills as required.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is currently seeking energetic, self-motivated, and detail oriented candidates for the position of Transportation Technician. The WPCOG is an innovative and forward-thinking organization dedicated to addressing planning issues for the region. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills and mountains of western North Carolina, with ample opportunities for recreation, shopping and dining abounding in the region, the area is an ideal place to call home. The region contains great natural resources from the slopes of Grandfather Mountain to five major lakes along the Catawba River. The region contains a population of about 365,000 in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties.

THE ORGANIZATION: WPCOG is a regional governmental agency owned by the 28 local governments in the region and organized in 1968 to provide long-range planning, technical assistance and regional delivery of services. Our organization is one of 16 regional councils in North Carolina formed under NC General Statutes 160A 470-478. Local governments eligible for WPCOG membership include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties located in Western NC and the 24 cities and towns within those counties.

WPCOG is organized into eight departments including: Administration; Finance; Workforce Development; Community and Economic Development; Community and Regional Planning; Regional Housing Authority; Area Agency on Aging; and IT/Facilities.

COMMUNITY & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT: The WPCOG Community & Regional Planning Department engages in various types of planning services for local governments and other partners in the Western Piedmont. Those services are organized into five divisions:

• Community & Regional Planning
• Transportation Planning (d/b/a Greater Hickory MPO)
• Regional Data Center / GIS
• Natural Resources & Environmental Planning
• Code Enforcement

The department consists of fifteen (15) full-time positions providing a comprehensive set of services.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Transportation Technician performs and participates in administrative, technical and professional work related to transportation planning work and serves as staff to the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Work includes preparing planning documents; coordinating and presenting transportation planning and related studies and long term and short term comprehensive transportation plans; analyzing relevant data sets collected, manipulated or corrected to produce geographic datasets, statistics, reports and maps using basic office software for either members or other COG staff; analyzing ordinances, laws and policies and developing recommendations, evaluating programs and preparing and presenting reports; conducting planning studies; and collecting public transportation passenger sampling data. Work requires working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheets, and maps, plus skill in manipulation of data tables including the production of tables in the performance of duties. Work is performed in both an inside environment and in field conditions environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a technical school or college with associate’s degree in urban studies, political science, sociology, geography, public administration, planning or related field
• Some experience in municipal, county or regional transportation preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate with general public, professional staff and elected/appointed officials in oral/written forms
• A working knowledge of office equipment, computers and current software
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

SALARY & BENEFITS: The hiring rate for this position is $40,018. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of probationary period.

• WPCOG is a member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System. This entitles vested employees with at least five years of employment to a defined benefit at the time of retirement. Members contribute 6% of gross compensation each month. This is a before-tax deduction. Western Piedmont Council of Governments contributes an actuarially determined percentage of the gross payroll of members each month.
• The Western Piedmont Council of Governments contributes 4.2% of each employee’s salary to the employer sponsored 401k or 457 plan of their choosing. WPCOG will also match up to 4% of each employee’s salary for a total maximum contribution/match of 8.2%.
• WPCOG pays 100% of an employee’s health and vision coverage. The current plan is a high deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account(HSA). Contributions to the HSA are made pre-tax through payroll deduction.
• WPCOG pays 100% of the following premiums: Life Insurance-$100,000; Accidental Death &Dismemberment; Dental Insurance-Employee and Family; Short-Term Disability (Weekly Indemnity); Long-Term Disability; WPCOG provides for the following payroll deduction and retirement options: O NC 457 Plan, NC 401(k) Plan, Voluntary additional life insurance
• WPCOG Provides for the following paid leave options: 11 Paid Holidays Per Year; Annual Leave earned on a sliding scale based on years of service; 12 Sick Leave Days Per Year; Longevity Pay

APPLICATION PROCESS: Position is open until filled. Submit by September11, 2020 for first consideration. Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and WPCOG application to Director of Administrative Services and Human Resources, Ashley Bolick, at WPCOG, P.O. Box 9026, Hickory, NC 28603.Emailing application materials is acceptable, ashley.bolick@wpcog.org.

Questions should be directed to Ashley at (828)485-4221.

About the OCDOA and Transportation for Seniors in Orange County: Orange County’s Department on Aging is committed to educating older adults about the availability and use of existing transportation services, taking leadership to foster cooperation and collaboration among Orange County’s transportation providers, and working with local stakeholders to expand the current transportation system and create alternatives such as volunteer-driver programs.

Current services include:

1. A dedicated Transportation Help-line is available M-F 8am-5pm. The Help-line receives an average of 85 calls per month from clinicians looking for transportation resources for a patient or a resident who is becoming temporarily or permanently transit dependent.
2. The Volunteer Driving Program (VDP) provides necessary trips for seniors that have no existing public or non-public transit options that meets their needs. The program has grown from 9 to 15 volunteer drivers and has provided 426 one-way rides this past year.
3. Community outreach and Travel training provided through regularly scheduled speaking engagements, community events, classes, day trips and one-on-one trainings
4. Master Aging Plan (MAP) Transportation Workgroup serves as a hub for improving transportation in the area by bringing together social service, transit, and health organizations for regular meetings to improve transit.

About the Intern Position: The Transportation Intern will focus on expanding Orange County’s Volunteer Driver Program (VDP) through co-development of a rideshare web/mobile app with our non-profit partner Code the Dream. Additionally, the intern will be working with the Aging Transitions team on a virtual event planned for early December for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. This is a new idea, and will be loosely framed around a presentation currently being developed on “Driving: Planning for Retirement” for this fall’s Caregiver Summit.

A successful candidate for this internship will:

• Become a team player in our efforts to provide seniors with more transit opportunities via community education, new technologies, and 1:1 training.
• Enjoy working with a diverse set of stake holders to accomplish a high priority community goal.
• Have an interest in project management, specifically; planning, marketing, and implementing a community-wide event.
• Be self-directed, take initiative, troubleshoot challenges, and reach out proactively for support.

Position Details: 

• The ideal candidate will be a UNC graduate student in City and Regional Planning, the School of Government, Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or similar discipline.
• Expected commitment is 6 hours/week throughout the academic year, Sept 2020-May 2021.
• Intern will be encouraged to participate in a weekly (virtual) meeting with Code the Dream, Mondays at 1pm.
• Other hours are flexible and can be performed on-site or remotely.
• Compensation – $20/hour

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Alison Smith, Transportation Specialist* @ alsmith@orangecountync.gov . Priority will be given to applications received before September 14, 2020

*The Transportation Specialist (Mobility Manager) is part of the OCDOA Senior Transportation Expansion, Assessment and Mobility Management (STEAMM) project that is funded through the Section 5310 enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities by the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO).

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The Volpe Center seeks Technology Policy Analysts to help transform transportation systems, programs, and policies. Work at Volpe includes topics across transportation modes ranging from emerging technologies to resilience and safety at the federal, state, and local levels. We are an innovative and diverse group looking for energetic individuals to join us as we work to advance transportation innovation for the public good.

As a Technology Policy Analyst, you will concentrate on all phases of technology development, from research into adoption and pertain to the following topics:

• Analysis of implementation and technical issues of new technology adoption including institutional and technical challenges or barriers, cost implications, impacts of certain policies, stakeholder analysis, and piloting methods for evaluation.
• Application and analysis of technology transfer practices supporting the adoption and deployment of research results.
• Application and support of innovative research techniques to gather data, pilot approaches or technologies, and understand the feasibility of emerging technologies.
• Evaluation and communication of research results and impacts to government, potential or current adopters, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate must have superb analytical, communications, and problem-solving skills, and are able to excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while managing responsibilities on various project teams.

Volpe is committed to fostering an all-inclusive diverse workforce where employees feel valued for their unique backgrounds and qualities and have a sense of belonging and engagement in helping to advance transportation for the public good.

We are looking for a diverse pool of well qualified candidates. The announcement is posted on USA Jobs – http://www.usajobs.gov/ and is linked to the Volpe Careers site https://www.volpe.dot.gov/about-us/careers. Please feel free to forward this message that provides the information session details to anyone who may be interested in applying to this position.

Current Volpe employees with duty stations other than Cambridge, MA may apply for this position and may remain in their current duty station, if selected. Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay of the specific area. Salaries for areas are available on the OPM website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/general-schedule

During the ‘Apply Now’ process you will be asked, “How would you like to be considered for this position?”

1. As a U.S. citizen or national (Public) or
2. As a current or former federal employee or eligible veteran (Merit Promotion) or
3. Both (If you are unsure, select this option)

Federal Applicants: For consideration as a federal employee, you must submit a SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant.  DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50.  Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks’ time-in-grade requirements.

Application deadline: Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Technology Policy Analyst, GS-0101-07/09/11

Public and Merit Promotion Announcement:

OST.RVOLPE-2020-0069:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/577257400

Informational session

When: Wednesday, September 02, 2020 @ 12:00 – 12:30 PM (EST)

Where: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

Rachael Sack, Chief, Innovative Research Program Office will hold an information session at this time to describe the position and to answer any questions interested candidates may have.  Meredith Greeley from Human Resources will be there to inform and answer questions on the application process.

Please direct any questions to Volpe HR Specialist Meredith Greeley at 617-494-2010.

The Department of Planning and Community Development for the Town of Apex, North Carolina, is accepting applications for an exciting new position – Planner II (Long Range Transit). We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about transit planning, transportation demand management, and public engagement. This person will be responsible for implementing the first local bus route in Apex, GoApex Route 1, advancing long range transit plans, working with regional partners, moving forward Transportation Demand Management efforts, and engaging with stakeholders. The Town highly values its employees and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you’d like to help Apex “get on the bus”  – apply by September 13, 2020

Description: Performs difficult planning, outreach, and regional coordination work in the implementation of the transit system. Work is performed under the supervision of the Long Range Planning Manager.  The primary responsibility of this position is to implement GoApex, the new local bus system serving the Town of Apex. The first local route, GoApex Route 1, is anticipated to begin service in April 2021. Work is underway now to design and construct bus stops and formalize agreements with regional service providers. This position will be responsible for managing all implementation steps to enable GoApex Route 1 to begin service. This position will carry out extensive public engagement, including the marketing, outreach, and education effort associated with GoApex Route 1. As the sole position dedicated to transit in the Town of Apex, this person will also work to plan for future local transit routes, coordinate with regional service providers, and will have a role in representing the Town of Apex on the regional Transit Planning Advisory Committee. This position will serve as the staff support person for the Town of Apex Transit Advisory Committee and will serve as the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Coordinator for the Town.

Typical Tasks

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of transit planning.
• Strong skill and comfort in public engagement, including planning and implementing outreach to the general public, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders of the transit system.
• Considerable skill in messaging conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups; federal, state, regional, and Town officials; and the general public.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to planning processes. 
• Considerable knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware and peripherals to planning needs. 
• Considerable skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations. 
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies. 
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, initiatives, and agreements. 

 

 

The Volpe Center is seeking Policy Analysts at the entry- and mid-levels to support our Policy, Planning & Environment Technical Center. The employee(s) will be responsible for data collection, analyses and research in areas such as environmental policy, resilience and recovery, transportation planning, performance management, freight policy and planning, innovative finance, current and emerging transportation technologies and/or related programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with the development and implementation of projects centered on high-level policy activities. The position is focused on the conducting policy-related research, analysis, evaluation, and coordination related to environmental policy, resilience and recovery, transportation planning, performance management, freight policy and planning, innovative finance, current and emerging transportation technologies and/or related technology-focused programs.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams contributing to or leading projects both within his/her organization and crossing organizational boundaries, possess superb analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, and be able to excel in an entrepreneurial, fast –paced environment.

DUTIES:

• Provide policy analysis services to clients, in areas such as long-term and site specific strategic transportation planning; environmental policy and planning; data, program, and policy analysis; research; outreach and communications; and transportation finance.
• Provide research and analytical support to project teams; data collection activities; assisting in the design and implementation of outreach events; scheduling and conducting meetings and interviews; and writing and preparing a variety of project reports and other technical and business documentation.
• Performing (or assisting in) analyses, development, planning, and implementation of guidance, tools, strategies, and programs.
• Provide input in evaluating the project for technical validity and the design of project materials and technical reports.
• Draft, create and design project materials and technical reports.

When you work at the Volpe Center you work with people like you –talented professionals who enjoy applying their expertise in the service of others and resolving real-world transportation problems. We are located in the culturally diverse and academically rich city of Cambridge, MA (Kendall Square), and offer competitive benefits, and a flexible and family-friendly work environment including on-site child-care services. Additional positions may be filled throughout the Volpe Center.

Volpe is committed to fostering and all-inclusive diverse workforce where employees feel valued for their unique backgrounds and qualities and have a sense of belonging and engagement in helping to advance transportation for the public good.

If you or someone you know is interested, I encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of well qualified candidates. The announcement is posted on USA Jobs – http://www.usajobs.gov/ and is linked to the Volpe Careers site https://www.volpe.dot.gov/about-us/careers. Please feel free to forward this message that provides the information session details to anyone who may be interested in applying to this position.

Application deadline: August 21, 2020

POLICY ANALYST, GS-0101-9/11/12

Public and Merit Promotion Announcement:

OST.RVOLPE-2020-0066: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/575957800

 

Informational session

When: Friday, August 14th @ 12:00 – 12:30 PM (EST)

Where:  Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

Julianne Schwarzer, Chief of the Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning Division, and Aaron Jette, Chief of the Program Development and Capacity Building Division, will hold an information session at this time to describe the position and to answer any questions interested candidates may have.  Arthur Bakis and Reginald Fougy from Human Resources will be there to inform and answer questions on the application process.

Please direct any questions to Volpe HR Specialists Arthur Bakis (617-494-2450) and Reginald Fougy (617-494-2328.