The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner (Planner 2) position in the Community Planning & Design Division.

WHY CHATTANOOGA?

Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, offer a little bit of everything. Chattanooga boasts the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere,
with 10 gigabit service available for every home and business. A thriving downtown, located along the Tennessee River, is brimming with shops, dining and history. With an emphasis on sustainability, Chattanooga recently adopted a new Climate Action Plan, and
Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric vehicle is being assembled locally. Awarded Outdoor Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title for two years, the Scenic City boasts a range of outdoor offerings.

WHY THE RPA?

Community Planning & Design is a division of the RPA that focuses on area planning, placemaking, and urban design. Our division’s work program for the next two years will be focused on
developing Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County. A new Place Types palette will be applied to each Area Plan. We will also be developing more detailed plans for designated mixed-use centers in each area.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates for this position should have strong experience in physical land use planning. We are looking for someone who also has experience in GIS to complement our team.
A background in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, is also preferred, but not required.

The full JOB DESCRIPTION and ONLINE APPLICATION* are available at:

https://fa-eqto-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/230275

*Listed as Planner 2

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by 11:59PM

Research Assistant / Research Associate Available

Make a difference in transportation safety! Toxcel’s Engineering and Behavioral Sciences Division provides technical support to Federal and state customers in the areas of transportation safety and operations, human factors, cognitive and social psychology, civil engineering, public health, communications and outreach, statistics, and other research areas. Our motto is “Scientific Excellence to Serve Others.”

Toxcel currently has an open transportation research support position that includes but is not limited to the following types of tasks: literature reviews, research study support (e.g., recruitment of participants, running data collection in the lab/field, interviews, report writing), supporting outreach such as webinars, focus groups, and meetings (e.g., note-taking at meetings, developing materials), supporting proposal development (e.g., coordinating, file management, developing content), formatting and editing reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree is a minimum requirement. Preference for candidates in the social sciences (psychology, sociology, public health, English, business, etc.), but candidates in the physical sciences or engineering will also be considered.
• Basic knowledge of the scientific method and research design and analysis. The ideal candidate will understand how to read and evaluate research papers. Candidates also should be able to conduct basic research using library databases, internet searches, media reports, legislative documents, etc.
• Analytical thinking and synthesis of information. Candidates should be able to critically review research materials for quality, accuracy, and interpretation. Candidates also should be able to contribute to conversations with other staff to develop research questions and hypotheses and approach.
• Attention to detail. Candidates need the ability to follow instructions, carefully read and promptly respond to emails and other communication, and develop well-written work products. Candidates should be willing to ask well-thought-out questions and follow-up if clarification is needed.
• Excellent written communication. Candidates should have strong writing skills and may be asked to provide a writing sample from previous jobs or coursework. Our work requires the development of convincing, credible, and clearly-written products such as proposals, work plans, literature reviews, policy analysis, research reports, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Ability to work independently. Most Toxcel staff and our clients work remotely, although we are very collaborative. Candidates should be comfortable working remotely and capable of initiating and/or participating in conversations/meetings using the phone and Microsoft Teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn. Toxcel is a small business, so staff fill roles as needed. This position offers opportunities to gain skills and experience in all aspects of research across a variety of topics. The ideal candidate will be willing to absorb information and procedures, learn new topic areas, and adapt to new challenges.
• Specialized knowledge in transportation, safety, human factors, data science and statistics, or public health are highly desirable but not required.
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%).

Toxcel has an office in Gainesville, VA but the majority of employees in the Engineering and Behavioral Sciences Division work remotely from home. Candidates located in the Washington DC metropolitan area are preferred, but it is not required. Consideration will be given to candidates located outside of the area based on their resume and experience.

For more information about Toxcel, go to www.toxcel.com.

For more information or to apply, send resume and cover letter to Carrie Redden at carrie.redden@toxcel.com.

This position will lead and support projects focused on sustainable transportation, transportation planning, and operations, travel demand management, and technology planning, development, and deployment. ICF’s transportation projects support local transportation agencies, MPOs, state DOTs, and multiple federal transportation agencies. Transportation Planners work on multiple projects concurrently and are expected to work as part of teams to execute tasks that support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. The Transportation Planner should have a background in sustainable transportation, excellent written and oral communication skills, quantitative analysis skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, environmental science, or transportation engineering (Master’s degree preferred), with 5+ plus years of full-time work experience in transportation planning and analysis.

https://icf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ICFExternal_Career_Site/job/Arlington-VA-VA31/Transportation-Planner_R2301762

DDOT is looking for a recent graduate for this role, a backfill for a DCRP graduate. The work ranges from public space activation, pedestrian/bicycle planning studies, and development review. DDOT has great benefits and is full of passionate planners. Reach out to me at emma.blondin@dc.gov if you have any questions about the job.

Official description:

Leads neighborhood-scale transportation planning studies focused on improving safety and mobility through short- and medium-term improvements including the use of tactical materials. Responsibilities include developing scopes of work for consultants, analyzing data, leading intra-agency coordination, developing project recommendations, managing project implementation, and presenting to the community. Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations to decision bodies about private development impacts to the District’s multi-modal transportation network and public space. Reviews applications for public space permits for compliance with District standards.

Establishes policies, standards, and guidelines for streetscapes to support safe, multimodal, and vibrant public spaces. Supports DDOT’s expanding roster of public space activation programs including Open Streets, Arts in the Right of Way (AROW), and Streateries. Serves as a Ward planner for up to two District of Columbia Wards. Responsibilities include developing a mastery of ongoing projects and transportation issues within the Wards, providing design review of DDOT capital project projects, and analyzing and recommending solutions to safety and mobility issues identified by a variety of stakeholders.

Interested in a deeper understanding of how transit agencies work? Join us in the Office of the President for the summer!

Why you should apply:

Unique opportunity for gaining visibility across the largest transit agency in the U.S.
High-level exposure to executive leaders
Opportunities to flex qualitative and quantitative muscles
An in-person office experience to quickly hone skills and meet colleagues
You’ll be in New York for the summer!

What you’ll work on:

One of the many strategic projects led by the Office of the President that cut across department silos

See the full job posting for project examples.

How we’ll work together:

You’ll be paired with one of the Senior Advisors in the Office of the President (most likely Brittany Montgomery – a MST/MCP grad)
Work will be iterative, fast-paced, and will include exposure to the field

How you’ll be paid:

Graduate student interns: Hourly pay of $20-22, as determined by MTA Internship Program, for up to 35 hours/week in the summer
Potential for continued part-time work, pending performance, in Fall 2023

How to apply:

Send resume and current transcript (unofficial PDF is fine) to studentprograms@nyct.com and cc Brittany.montgomery@nyct.com

Do you have an interest in working for local government and a passion for bike, pedestrian, and greenway planning? Cary’s Transportation Department, which oversees a variety of civil engineering and transportation planning projects, is seeking a summer intern in transportation planning, civil engineering, city planning, landscape architecture, or a related field. This position will perform administrative, technical, research and data collection work supporting project managers. A key project in this role will be assisting with Cary’s Bike and Micromobility Plan development, an exciting initiative which began this year.

This is a seasonal internship for approximately 20-25 hours/week. The position will be available in May 2023 through August 2023. This position is located in Cary’s Town Hall with occasional telework days.

Learn more and apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3971681/transportation-planning-intern

Department Description:

Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community.

The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has 96 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:

The Transportation Planner is responsible for research and development of strategies and plans for the campus transportations system, including vehicle, bicycle, transit and pedestrian movements. The responsibilities of the Transportation Planner include all aspects of developing and maintaining the multimodal transportation systems of the University partners for identifying and resolving day-to-day transportation-related issues on campus which may result from campus development projects, infrastructure improvement projects, or implementation of transportation planning initiatives.

The Transportation Planner is responsible developing and providing information on local and regional transit, promoting vanpool, carpool, and transportation choices to the university community as outlined within the Commuter Alternative Program (CAP). This position is responsible for developing incentive programs for the reduction of the use of single occupancy vehicles (SOV) for commuting. Hosting campus wide events promoting transportation alternatives including at major campus events such as Cyclicious, New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and Employee Appreciation Day.

Budget development and management for transportation planning and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is also the responsibility of the Transportation Planner.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and on multiple projects at once
Familiarity with GIS software applications, both in terms of mapping and analytical tools
Understanding of the fundamental principles of transportation planning and traffic engineering
Experience with bicycle and pedestrian planning
A solid understanding of both Transportation Planning and Transportation Demand Management
Revelent work experience in a university setting preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Be part of a creative team in a dynamic & diverse region!

Who We Seek:
Centralina Regional Council seeks a graduate student with experience and interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support a regional data collection and analysis initiative in the position of GIS ANALYST INTERN.

Our Organization:
Centralina Regional Council is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 60+ local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life. Learn more about our work at www.centralina.org.

The Centralina Team:
Centralina strives to provide an inclusive, creative and supportive work environment for its employees. Centralina’s staff of 50+ individuals serve as subject-matter experts to ensure our organization is able to meet critical business needs and is responsive to the needs of communities across our region. Centralina’s staff of friendly, talented and professional individuals helps ensure Centralina remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends. Centralina is a great place to work, learn and grow in your career!

The GIS Analyst Intern will work primarily under the Regional Planning Department. Centralina Regional Planning helps local governments create places of lasting value by developing comprehensive and mutually beneficial solutions, and by engaging the region and local communities to strengthen relationships and bring communities together.

Description of the Work:
In the greater Charlotte region, the Metrolina CommunityViz Model (MCM) has served as a visualization of the interaction between land use and transportation planning and policy for the last decade. Every four years, local governments and transportation planning organizations work together to update the MCM with current land use and population data. Centralina Regional Council facilitates collaboration between communities across the region to develop consistent, verified regional population and employment data in an effort to increase efficiencies, integrate land use policy with transportation decision-making, and capture an accurate picture of growth in our region. Outputs from the MCM are used to forecast future demand on transportation infrastructure and inform the prioritization of transportation projects and funding in rural, suburban and urban communities across the region, underscoring the importance of incorporating consistent and comprehensive regional data.

The GIS Analyst Intern will support the Centralina Regional Planning team in leading the regional process to collect, create and confirm local datasets. The position will involve the collection, organization, categorization and analysis of geospatial data, using up-to-date aerial imagery as a reference. Specific job duties will include:

Assisting with the collection and organization of county tax parcels and other GIS data layers from local governments and outside agencies.
Coding tax parcels for development status (developed, undeveloped, underdeveloped, agriculture, etc.).
Coding tax parcels to one of twenty-five Community Types (form-based land use).
Using geospatial data to create maps for reference and analysis.
Other GIS-related activities.
Depending on the selected intern’s availability, abilities and interests, opportunities also exist to support in-person and virtual engagement activities with regional stakeholders (local land use planners, transportation planners and developers).
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Qualified applicants will be proficient in several or all of the following areas and demonstrate curiosity and a strong desire to learn:

Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and communication.
Experience manipulating, analyzing, visualizing and interpreting spatial data.
Strong understanding of GIS concepts and functions, and familiarity with ArcGIS.
Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Proficiency in visual communications and storytelling (experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
Position Details:
The GIS Analyst Intern will have a flexible work schedule, averaging 20 hours per week, between May 2023 and December 2023 (with the possibility of extension through May 2024). This position reports to the Centralina Senior Director and is eligible for compensation of up to $19 per hour based on experience.

Applicants must be able to perform work from the Centralina Regional Council office (10735 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC) for the duration of at least one academic term. For example:

Applicants attending school outside of the Centralina region will be expected to work in-person during the summer and will be able to perform work remotely from school during the semester.
Applicants attending school within the Centralina region will be permitted to begin the internship remotely over the summer with the expectation that they will perform work in-person once in the region for the semester.

Who Should Apply?
Applicants meeting the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for this position:

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Transportation, Environmental Studies, or another related field.
Applicants enrolled in a master’s program in a related field are preferred.
Advanced undergraduate candidates may be considered if able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in GIS.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to: admin@centralina.org with “GIS Analyst Internship” in the subject line.

Deadline: Applications accepted until March 31, 2023, with rolling interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. EOE.

Transportation Modeling Internship
Durham, NC

Two internships available through December 2023
Part-time at $22.00-$23.00/hour

About Our Organization
The Durham – Chapel Hill – Carrboro Metro Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) area encompasses the western part of the Research Triangle, which is home to Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carlina Central University (NCCU) and
Research Triangle Park.
The MPO’s office, based in Durham NC, currently operates under a flexible, hybrid work policy. Effective July 1, 2023, the MPO will migrate from the City of Durham to the Triangle J Council of Governments. This position, while housed at TJCOG, will report to the DCHC MPO Executive Director.

About the Role
DCHC MPO is now accepting applications for 2 part-time/intern positions of technical analysis and modeling support. The person has an opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced team to help with traffic modeling and simulation, data process, application, and maintenance, as well as other analytical work.

Education Levels and Requirements:
• Senior student in civil engineering, urban/regional planning, geography, computer science & engineering, and other relevant majors is required; candidates with Undergraduate or Graduate degree (or pursuing graduate degree) in transportation/traffic
engineering, urban/regional planning, GIS, computer science, operations research, and other relevant major/program would be desirable.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:
• Traffic analysis/modeling and simulation skills and experience, especially experience with Synchro, HCS, and TransCAD or other traffic or modeling software,
• Experience in a big data, data process automation, or traffic monitoring and data QA/QC
• Experience with GIS software and Spatial Analysis preferred (but not required)

How to Apply
Send a resume and short cover letter by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject line “Modeling Internship.” Positions are open until filled.

Caltrans is seeking a motivated, curious and innovative planner to join the Caltrans Aeronautics Office of Aviation Planning. The planner will have a wide range of fascinating duties including assisting local airport land use commission oversee airport area land use planning, updating the California Aviation System Plan, evaluating proposed school sites, engaging with university based research partners, advocating for active transportation and intermodal connectivity at airports, emergency management and other interesting topics. The start date is flexible so graduating students as well as experienced planners are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding this position and the application process can be found here:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=359594