Planner

Summary:
The Greer Group is seeking a Planner for a client of ours in Raleigh, NC. This is a long term temporary position, lasting one year.

Overview:
The Planner will oversee and implement a micro transit pilot which will explore improving transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, financially vulnerable residents, and veterans in the Northeastern area of Wake County.

Job Duties:

• Research, develop and assist in the administration of a local, demand-response transit program using grant funding. This will begin with a pilot program and the potential development of a permanent system with the opportunity to expand in other areas.
• Assist with assessing priorities and developing recommendations to address unmet or anticipated transportation need, including recommendations for service hours, service expansion, and cross-system transit
• Develop policies and procedure manuals
• Explore funding options, monitor and report federal grant activities and requirements related to transit projects. Prepare information documents of findings and conclusions for program leadership, regional planning organization, and executives
• Conduct and participate in the coordination of meetings with various stakeholders and community groups to educate, market and determine transit dependent community needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Public or Business Administration; combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and abilities to perform the essential job duties.
• Strong research, report writing, project management and MS Office computer skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex transit issues and regulations into meaningful written and verbal presentation formats for target audiences.
• Understanding of Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Americans with Disability (ADA) and other related federal, state and local regulations in the operations of a para/transit program.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $24.50 – $26.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Project management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

No