Regional Transportation Planner

Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments seeks a highly motivated individual to join a team of professionals who work to plan and implement collaborative projects in the Kerr-Tar region. The Regional Transportation Planner will coordinate the transportation planning activities for the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization (RPO) for the Counties of Franklin, Granville, Person Vance and Warren. Planner will serve as staff to the RPO Rural Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and to the RPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC); apply knowledge of transportation concepts, regional planning organizations and impact studies to provide staff support to advisory boards and elected officials; provides GIS assistance for transportation, environmental and other planning projects as needed; conduct specialized research; perform special studies such as traffic counts, corridor studies, crash analysis, bicycle and pedestrian facility inventory and assessments or socioeconomic, demographic and land use inventories. The Regional Transportation Planner coordinates with and provides technical assistance to a variety of local and state transportation officials, elected officials, local government staff, the general public, consultants and others on projects and plans.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a technical school or college with an associate’s degree in urban studies, political science, sociology, geography, public administration, planning, or a related field, preferably working with transportation or community planning or other relevant training and experience. Some experience in municipal, county, or regional transportation preferred. Candidates with any level of experience, including internships, working with a regional planning organization or other regional agency are encouraged to apply. Recent and impending graduates with professional degrees are encouraged to apply as well.

Salary will be competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $58,000 – $60,000 annually. Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 401(k); health, dental, vision and life insurance; and flexible spending account.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Diane Cox, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, at info@kerrtarcog.org.

Please note, only electronic application materials emailed will be accepted for this position.

Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Position is open until filled.