Transit Planner

• Manages projects relating to bus priority, bus lane, and signal priority projects and other transit-related initiatives from concept to installation and/or construction-ready.
• Prepares or oversees the development of concept and design plans for bus lane projects.
• Works with the engineering staff to review transit signal priority.
• Monitors the installation of signs, lane markings, and other features to designate transit-only lanes.
• Manages consultant teams including scope, schedule, task prioritization, budget parameters, and city-agency coordination.
• Reviews, updates, and prepares design guidelines for bus lanes, stops, and other service improvement-related measures.
• Manages project-based community processes using digital, in-person, and on-the-ground (tactical) engagement.
• Works with the MBTA to collect, analyze, and display transit-related data.
• Performs related work as required.

• Four (4) years of transportation planning or engineering experience, of which at least two years must have been in a project management capacity. Project management experience should include contracting; managing scope, schedule, and budget; and managing risks and changes.
• A bachelor’s degree in city planning or related field preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. The required project management experience may not be substituted.
• Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to implementation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NACTO’s Transit, Street, and Urban Bikeway Design guides, Boston Complete Streets Guidelines, and working knowledge of MUTCD, and relevant AASHTO and FHWA guidelines.
• Demonstrated track record in designing and implementing, and evaluating pilot projects using measures such as lane markings, flex posts, and traffic signal timing changes.
• Ability to use innovative design approaches to improve bus service.
• Demonstrated record working in multi-disciplinary outcome-oriented teams.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of public agencies, private consultants and community groups.
• Proven research, writing, oral, and graphic presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS mapping, graphic design, data analysis and maintenance and website development.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA / MM1-6
Hours per week: 35