The Mid-East Commission Planning, Economic Development, and Community Services Department, located in Washington, North Carolina serving a five county region, is seeking a qualified individual with education and experience in the areas of, Land Use Planning, Zoning Administration, Transportation Planning and Water Quality Planning, to fill the position of Planner. The Planner position, under the supervision of the Department Director, performs professional planning work for the organization. Work primarily includes conducting planning, zoning, land use, open space, water quality and assistance to the commission members. Work requires thorough knowledge of the planning field and is characterized by independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment. The employee may serve as a lead worker or project manager. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Planning, Economic Development and Community Services and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Conducts and participates in planning, land use, water quality, and zoning studies; gathers data on residential and commercial annexation requests according to statutory and local ordinance requirements; documents services and benefits; drafts feasibility reports.
• Researches statutes and local ordinances regarding zoning; studies site plan drawings; provides technical assistance to member agency staffs.
• Serves as a technical advisor and makes presentations to the various planning and zoning boards for completed projects; makes presentations to elected officials.
• Develops recommendations on code and zoning ordinances as assigned; conducts research on ordinances; reviews and drafts ordinances that are consistent with local philosophy and practices.
• Conducts public meetings; facilitates input; provides technical guidance.
• Assist planners, economic developers, administrators, and elected officials for member communities.
• Conducts analysis and studies on special issues and makes recommendations; gathers data; performs research; drafts reports.
• Provides staff support to a wide variety regional groups and bodies.
• Research and preparation of various technical memoranda regarding various water quality strategies; develops GIS models to analyze efficacy of various strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices, laws, and regulations relating to zoning, water quality, and land use planning.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of personal computers to document preparation, GIS research, spreadsheet analysis, presentation software, and other related applications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the feasibility of planning alternatives in relation to trends, costs and social pressures and needs.

A complete job description is available on the Mid-East Commission website at http://www.mideastcom.org/employment-opportunities/.

Salary range is $36,555 to $46,788, commensurate with qualifications.

The position is open until filled.

Under direction and guidance from the appropriate Senior Manager and/or Schedule Manager, the incumbent will obtain running time and ridership data from Operations Planning’s ORCA application and other authorized sources, analyze this data, and recommend service revision plans based on the results of the analysis. Once a plan is approved, the incumbent will apply the new trip counts and/or running times to create a new vehicle schedule and, subsequently, a crew schedule (Bus Operator work assignments).

The incumbent will then blend the old and new schedules for each day type (Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday), create a roster (including days off and work runs/regular day off relief runs), and produce proposed pick documents for the Union to examine. The final pick documents, incorporating any reasonable requests from the Union such as regular day off swaps between runs, will then be distributed so the Bus Operators may pick their assignments for the next several months. This position also requires occasional field work at various times of the day, including weekends and overnight; attending meetings with the Union and other concerned parties; and preparing reports as needed.

Job ID: 97698

Desired skills:

• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of New York City Transit subway and/or bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.
• Knowledge of New York City Transit subway and/or bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.

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The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Analyst for the Transportation Capital Programming team. CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for northeastern Illinois.

As our region’s official comprehensive planning organization, CMAP’s mission is to help communities prosper. The agency and its partners developed and are now implementing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate knowledge of metropolitan transportation planning policy and practices. The Assistant Analyst, under the direction of principal and senior staff, will assist in developing, tracking, and analyzing the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Assistant Analyst will also complete tasks required to ensure compliance with federal planning and environmental regulations, so that the programs and analyses may be approved by the federal government.

The Assistant Analyst is expected to work collaboratively with the sub regional councils of mayors, the metropolitan planning organization member agencies and other CMAP stakeholders to further the principles of ON TO 2050. In carrying out these duties, the Assistant Analyst will work on teams with CMAP staff under the direction of project managers and will work with staff and officials from partner agencies and municipalities. This position may require in and out of region travel. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in the complex challenges addressed by transportation planning and programming.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for and assist in presentations to committees, including the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee, Transportation Committee, Council of Mayors Executive Committee, Tier II Consultation Team, Congestion Mitigation and Air  Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee, and Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee.
• Organize, prepare, and conduct workshops and training sessions for CMAP staff and partners.
• Provide contract compliance and invoice review assistance for the Council of Mayors Planning Liaison program.
• Collect, develop, maintain, and analyze information required for the TIP, including the TIP database, annual obligation report, TIP fiscal report, other reports and analyses, and TIP documentation. Assist in the review of program information and work with implementing agencies to ensure consistency with their programs as reflected in the TIP.
• Become familiar with material from federal, state, regional, and local agencies pertaining to funds available to the region and with laws, regulations, and guidance affecting management of the region’s transportation program.
• Represent CMAP at committee, inter-agency, and external partner meetings as assigned.
• Assist with collection, maintenance, and analysis of information required for active program management of the CMAQ, Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and STP programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of federal surface transportation policy and funding/financing of transportation programs.
• General knowledge of mission and purpose of metropolitan planning organizations
• The ability to write and communicate effectively on transportation projects and matters.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong data management and analysis skills, including presenting findings and communicating the technical and non-technical findings to internal and external partners.

Education and Experience: An undergraduate degree in public administration, transportation planning, transportation engineering, or a closely related field is required. A minimum of two years of work experience is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to other software. Demonstrated skills with databases, spreadsheets, and Arc/GIS geographic information systems.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and résumé via the web at www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer to Job Code ATCP720. This position will remain open until filled.

Posting Link: https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/77958/Assistant+Analyst+7-16-2020.pdf/a27c85d4-e4fd-956c-508d-a70f7a287205

About Eno: The Eno Center for Transportation is an independent, non-partisan think tank that shapes public debate on critical multimodal transportation issues and builds an innovative network of transportation professionals. The leader in our field for nearly a century, government and industry leaders rely on Eno for timely research and an independent voice on policy issues. As part of its mission, Eno seeks continuous improvement in transportation and its public and private leadership in order to increase the system’s mobility, safety, and sustainability. Our professional development programs strengthen the leadership and practical skills of transportation professionals across the industry. Our team consists of fun, diverse professionals in a highly collaborative environment. We believe in fostering personal and professional growth.

About Eno’s Policy Programs: Eno provides government and industry leaders with expert research, timely analysis, and an independent voice that they can trust. Our policy work centers on understanding the major challenges facing multimodal and national networks in order to develop actionable, pragmatic recommendations for transportation professionals at the federal, state, and local levels in both the public and private sectors. The Policy Analyst’s research will not only involve working in a highly collaborative setting with the Eno team and other research and consulting institutions, but also frequent outreach to industry stakeholders across the country.

Eno uses multiple platforms to disseminate valuable information, including research reports, webinars, videos, and our weekly newsletter, Eno Transportation Weekly. For nearly two decades, Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW) has been the premier federal transportation policy publication for leaders across the country.

About the Policy Analyst Role: The Policy Analyst reports to the Vice President of Policy and serves as a key member of Eno’s policy team. The Policy Analyst will work with all Eno staff members, but will mainly collaborate with the policy team to conduct expert and timely policy research and analysis across a broad spectrum of projects.

The Policy Analyst will be expected to directly interface with subject matter experts, both internal and external, to bring new research ideas, develop and lead projects, and inform the broader, ongoing policy discussion. The Policy Analyst is highly skilled in written and verbal communication and is able to represent Eno well at a variety of external functions. (direct link)

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Note: this position requires 10% travel, when applicable.

Research and Writing (75%)

• Work on a team to develop new research concepts, questions, and products for national, state, and local projects.
• Identify quantitative and qualitative trends and implications on specific topics across transportation.
• Contribute to Eno research products through background research, joint writing with the project lead and team, and editing project drafts.
• Manage research projects internally, including taking the lead on background research, authorship, developing project timelines, and scheduling regular check-ins with the project team to review work, progress, and timelines.
• Work with a variety of public- and private-sector databases, constructs and manages data files; download, process, clean, and analyze data as they become available.
• Contribute regularly to Eno Transportation Weekly and other Eno publications.
• Work with Eno’s Professional Development Program to assist with development of education materials.
• Work with Eno’s Development and Communications team to assist with the development of collateral material, publication schedules, and media relations.
• Help review and edit work written by team members and external contributors.
• Assist with the writing of proposals for future projects.

External Engagement and Communications (10%)

• Present research and policy findings at Eno-led courses and training sessions and in public meetings, forums, webinars, or via the media.
• Actively participate in planning meetings and listening sessions with partners and clients to develop report themes and content.
• Help to plan and moderate Eno policy webinars with internal and external partners.
• Collect, compile, and summarize trends and policy developments to be incorporated into special presentations, as required.

Network Building and Interaction (10%)

• Help build and maintain network of policy and research partners.
• Remain up-to-date on latest policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels in all areas of transportation and with public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Maintain relationships with peer staff at government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations as required.
• Identify opportunities to present and interact with the transportation community both within and outside of Washington.
• Foster Eno’s relationships with transportation stakeholders including, transportation agencies, researchers, private practitioners, business, advocacy, and labor representation, and regional coordinating entities.

Professional Growth and Career Development (5%)

• Participate in personal and professional training and development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban, regional, or transportation planning, economics, engineering, public policy, political science, logistics, or other relevant fields.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• 2 to 6 years of post graduate professional work experience in transportation and/or policy-oriented environment preferred.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated research experience and ability to do independent work and manage projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Collegial and positive attitude as well as high initiative.
• Clear interest and enthusiasm in transportation, along with demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of relevant issues.
• Proficient understanding of transportation and public policy.
• Commitment to quality work, clear and accessible writing, strong organization, high initiative, solid interpersonal and communications skills, eye for detail, creativity and design, and mature judgment.
• Must be a team player and collaborate well with others on joint writing assignments and other projects.

Physical Essential Functions:

• Ability to type at least 40 wpm.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with stakeholders. Must be able to present and exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

To Apply:  Please send a resume/CV, short writing sample, and cover letter to Alisha Robinson (arobinson@enotrans.org) with “Eno Policy Analyst” as the email subject line. Please also indicate how you learned about this position. This position will remain open until filled.

Motivate LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst to support data reporting and analytics for our markets across the United States. This position will be highly visible and transformative for Motivate LLC as we continue to experience rapid growth in the fast-paced micro-mobility industry. (New York, USA; Washington, DC, USA Req #1079)

About Motivate Motivate is a best-in-class service operation and logistics company, delivering bike-share services to some of the largest urban environments in the United States. We operate in eight markets, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Led by a group of urban visionaries and seasoned operations experts, our mission is to revolutionize the landscape of our cities to make them more accessible, healthier, and sustainable. We operate and maintain safe and dependable bikeshare programs that help to improve the urban experience making cities more accessible and providing healthy transportation options. This is an opportunity to work within an exciting, transformative, and highly-visible industry on a passionate, creative, and critical team.

About the Role

• Develop Tableau dashboards, ETLs that incorporating business logic, and reports to track KPIs across all Motivate systems
• Extract, analyze, manipulate, and synthesize trends across Motivate systems and departments, including bicycle fleet operations, station deployment & technology, bicycle redistribution, and customer service
• Work closely with corporate department managers (Business Operations, Finance, Operations, People, and Business Development) to execute data-driven operational strategies
• Provide tactical insights to Motivate system leaders and empower them to optimize daily operations with automated business intelligence solutions
• Advise and provide training on the use of analytics tools

About You

• You have an undergraduate background in an analytical field (finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science, economics, natural sciences)
• You have 1+ years of experience in a Data Analyst role
• You have a good knowledge of SQL, Python, and feel comfortable creating in Tableau, providing analysis in Excel, and collaborating through GitHub. Panoply and data management experience is a plus.
• You are a team player, thrive in growth environments, and are excited to tackle the unique challenges facing growing transportation and logistics solutions
• You are comfortable manipulating large data sets and presenting complex information in an easy to understand manner
• You have strong intellectual curiosity and analytical skills, with a passion for recognizing correlations, data trends, and statistical irregularities
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in presenting findings and strategic insights to a wide range of internal stakeholders
• You have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• You are a highly motivated self-starter with a sense of ownership, willingness to learn, a high degree of curiosity and desire to succeed
• You demonstrate a professional demeanor: patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• You have leadership and strong communication skills to drive ideas across an organization 
• You are a proactive and collaborative problem solver

The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Motivate’s mission. Motivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or any other legally protected status under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law, as well as individuals who need an accommodation because of pregnancy. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please contact [the People Department or the hiring manager].

The Town of Holly Springs is seeking an experienced and motivated Transportation Planner to fill a newly created position that will shape the future of multi-modal transportation for our community.  Located in the very convenient and attractive Research Triangle Park region on the southwest side of Raleigh in Wake County, the Town of Holly Springs offers a small-town atmosphere with a variety of opportunities that arise from a growing economy as the town is transitioning into a larger and more dynamic community.

The Transportation Planner will provide leadership, expertise, and direction in transportation planning activities and focus on long range transportation planning, policies, funding and coordination of transportation improvements with new development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Transportation planning project management, including a full update to the Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan and other transportation plans associated with several upcoming small area studies, including periodic evaluation and subsequent updates and amendments;
• Assist interdepartmental work teams with short- and long-range planning projects based on the Town’s recently adopted Land Use & Character Plan;
• Review site plans, preliminary subdivisions, and construction plans for compliance with applicable transportation-related plans and ordinances;
• Coordinate and review Transportation Impact Analysis reports for proposed development projects and make recommendations regarding proposed improvements;
• Make recommendations for potential policies/ordinances;
• Seek funding and coordinate associated grants for various transportation improvement projects;
• Provide assistance to citizens, developers, and public officials regarding transportation-related matters;
• Participate in cross-jurisdictional transportation-related meetings (i.e. CAMPO, Wake Transit, NCDOT);
• Lead public meetings and make public presentations; prepare reports including development of text, graphics and maps that communicate technical information to a general audience.

The successful candidate will be innovative, enthusiastic, constantly seeking new inspiration and have a passion for mobility, urban design, the integration of transportation and land use planning, and policy development.  This position requires self-motivation, enthusiasm, and the ability to develop, build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, residents, customers, the development community, neighborhood groups, municipal officials, various boards, Town departments and the general public; demonstrated ability to manage or facilitate complex projects; skills and expertise in transportation planning and modeling; strong analytical and critical thinking skills; experience with data collection regarding traffic counts and regional model data and the coordination with neighboring jurisdictions on transportation planning issues; ability to read and interpret ordinances, specifications, and plans; and have strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.   Preference will be given to candidates that have extensive knowledge and/or experience working with municipal transportation planning programs (including MPOs/RPOs); technical skills in traffic impact analysis review and evaluation; project negotiation, and/or transportation grant funding.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, public policy/administration, geography, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in transportation planning. The hiring salary is DOQ with an annual pay for performance salary review, plus a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, and dental insurance, LGERS, and a 5% employer 401k contribution.

To apply, complete an online application available on the Town’s website at www.hollyspringsnc.us/1265 and include a cover letter describing your education, experience and interest, as well as resume.  Holly Springs is an EOE.  Position open until filled.

Come join our award-winning team in Arlington, VA and be part of a compassionate and results-oriented group that emphasizes collaboration and communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional to make a difference in the lives of Arlington County residents and commuters with lasting impacts that extend to the greater Washington region. The Destination Sales and Marketing Group, Ltd. (DS&MG) is a business services company that operates and manages transportation option programs.

Position Summary
Our mission is to get more people biking and walking, more of the time, in Arlington. Be part of a compassionate Active Transportation team that emphasizes collaboration and communication. The BikeArlington Program Manager will focus on mobility choice initiatives for Arlington County residents that result in getting more people choosing to bike for transportation and recreation more often. The Program Manager will work with residents, businesses, commuters, visitors, and County departments to offer programs that promote active transportation choices. This position entails educating and encouraging residents to consider and use active transportation options such as biking, walking and rolling as well as understanding the integral role active transportation plays for people to also utilize other modes such as busing and Metro.

The Program Manager will spend approximately 30% of their time educating people about biking and developing resources and content for education and information dissemination. Approximately 50% of time will be spent working strategically with other programs and teams on integrated marketing materials, campaigns, pilot projects that drive behavior change, and event management. Approximately 10% of time will be spent on community engagement and direct service. 10% of time will be spent analyzing, tracking, maintaining, and reporting on program data to the Active Transportation Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and implement BikeArlington initiatives, events, programs, and outreach in coordination with the Active Transportation and Marketing Team to meet organization objectives and goals.
• Educate and train residents, commuters, and visitors about active transportation services and amenities.
• Create and staff classes and workshops to teach adults how to ride and learn new bike skills.
• Oversee, manage, and staff Arlington County’s Bike to Work Day with the Active Transportation and Marketing Team including: logistics, vendors, event budget, registration, content creation for marketing materials.
• Manage the Washington Area Bike Forum.
• Collaborate with marketing on Bike Arlington’s social media Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
• Partner with Arlington Transportation Partners on outreach to businesses for biking, including the Bicycle Friendly Business Program, presentations, demonstrations, and/or social rides.
• Manage and respond to inquiries regarding a variety of bike-related topics.
• Connect staff, contractors, residents, guests, and community partners with resources and each other.
• Keep track of your results and activities via digital tools such as Asana and Excel. Keep current with developments in the industry by participating in local trainings and webinars.
• Partner with other organizations, Arlington stakeholders, community groups, and others within the region to promote active transportation options.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to work on site in Rosslyn (Arlington, VA), travel locally, and work some evenings and weekends.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a related position, preferably in program management, project management or business development environment.
• Experience with bicycle riding and interest in promoting the benefits of active transportation options. Experience leading rides and being a certified League Cycling Instructor (or willing to become certified) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of, or practical experience in transportation policy or issues, best practices around encouraging bicycling, developing a bike culture, and increasing transportation equity.
• Basic understanding of project management, behavior change/change management, event planning, urban planning/transportation, marketing, and/or communications.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated excellence in writing and creating content.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced social environment.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Amharic is beneficial.

Submission Details:  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to Katy Lang katy.lang@walkarlington.com (note that the domain is WALKarlington.com). Submissions without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Please write Program Manager – BikeArlington in the subject line.

Salary: $55,000 – 58,000

About DS&MG  DS&MG operates programs including Arlington County Commuter Services’ Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), BikeArlington, Mobility Lab, WalkArlington, and Capital Bikeshare as well as outreach for Vanpool Connect and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-66 Commuter Choice – Inside the Beltway program. We educate and assist our clients in offering their employees, residents, tenants, and guests’ programs and amenities that support travel choice. DS&MG has led the way in the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) industry since 1998 and have a solid reputation as a firm that creates innovative programming with measurable results.

ICF’s Transportation Practice specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF’s work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Transportation Research Board, state transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations, as well as local governments. We specialize in evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing guidebooks; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.
Job Description

We are seeking a Program Management Specialist for ICF’s Transportation Practice. The individual chosen for this position will provide program management support; support document configuration activities; track project finance, schedule, and progress; manage business processes and workflows; prepare materials for, attend, and provide onsite support for client meetings; and provide oversight for project/program management tasks. The anticipated location for this position is onsite for a transportation client in the Washington DC area. The position involves the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products.