The Community Planner:

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

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

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

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

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

Activities include:

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

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

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

City of Asheville – Transit Apprentice

About us:

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

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

About our opportunity:

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

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

Work Schedule:

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

Salary and Benefits:

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

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

Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

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

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

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

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CS-11 Transportation Planner

Job ID 25794

Apply before May 7, 2024

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

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

Desired Experience:

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

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

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Title: Transportation Data Analyst

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Job Title: Planner II

Department: Planning

Hiring Range: $60,720.30 – $74,635.40

Compensation Grade: 3005

Compensation Pay Range: $60,720.30 – $94,116.46

Posted Internally and Externally

Job Posting End Date: April 14, 2024

Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position’s assigned Buncombe County facility.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional transportation and transit planning work within the Buncombe County Planning Department to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level technical and professional work in the performance of planning assignments in program planning and research or program administration.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s degree in a planning or related field and two (2) years of experience in planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience: Knowledge of NCGS zoning and land use enabling legislation and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certified preferred.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Participate in long-range planning activities including development of budgets for capital projects, facilities planning and allocation, design concepts for new facilities and renovations, locates space for lease and negotiates lease contracts.
• Review zoning permits for residential and commercial developments; maintain data to track permits and cases.
• Complete plat reviews and approvals inclusive of applicable requirements.
• Prepare grant applications and contracts; coordinate contracting agencies; prepare paperwork on existing state and federal grants; compile information for and assist in the preparation of grant proposals upon request.
• Coordinate all components of the Buncombe Specialized Transportation System; update and amend the Transportation Development Plan; coordinate Request for Proposal and bid process for system operation; promote and publicize the transportation system.
• Conduct public meetings and prepare public presentations; answer inquiries regarding planning functions; assist in the implementation of general planning projects.
• Maintain records and prepare periodic and special reports; prepare charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative material for presentation to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups, and concerned citizens.
• Create zoning complaint cases and provide follow up.
• Assist with drafting the annual Sustainability Plan update.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of rural and urban planning.
• Knowledge of governmental programs, laws, grants, and services pertinent to the planning process.
• Knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process.
• Knowledge of management techniques as applied to local government administration.
• Knowledge of research techniques and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of planning specialization.
• Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
• Ability to organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and to formulate substantive recommendations based on such studies.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Skill in conflict resolution and tact.
• Ability to work with the public and articulate planning issues and requirements to a wide variety of audiences.

View the full job listing here: https://buncombecounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Buncombe_County_Careers/job/Asheville-NC/Planner-II_R03715?shared_id=8e7af7a4-eb53-4f22-b57a-b90cf956721a