Transportation Planner

The Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Planner. The CFCOG is a vibrant regional planning organization located in Wilmington, NC. We serve the local governments in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties in a fast-growing coastal region of nearly 500,000 residents. The Transportation Planner position will be highly independent and will be primarily responsible for administration of Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (CFRPO).

Duties include coordination of the transportation planning process for the CFRPO planning area; staffing the Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee (RTCC) and the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC); compliance with NCDOT’s Rural Planning Organization program requirements and proper administration of the Federal Highway Administration’s Statewide Planning & Research funds; collection, mapping, analysis, and assessment of various transportation, demographic, socioeconomic, land use, environmental, and other data; managing the CFRPO’s participation in NCDOT’s Prioritization process; performing special studies such as corridor studies, traffic surveys, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure inventories; representation of the CFRPO and the NC Association of RPOs on various regional and statewide boards and committees; serving as the CFRPO Title VI (non-discrimination) officer; performing other duties as directed.

The successful candidate will possess an understanding of land use and transportation concepts and familiarity with NCDOT’s Strategic Transportation Investments law and Prioritization process. The successful candidate must also be able to work on multiple projects at one time, while still being able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and to communicate effectively with the general public and public officials.

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. Master’s degree and AICP certification is preferred. The position requires frequent travel within the CFCOG’s four-county region and periodic travel elsewhere within the state, sometimes requiring overnight stays. The position also requires (1) the ability to transport and install road tube traffic counters; (2) the ability to operate a personal computer, GPS unit, and measuring devices; (3) the ability to move and examine construction plan sets; and (4) possession of a valid driver’s license and a private vehicle available for business purposes.

The CFCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in the NC Local Government Retirement System. Salary is commensurate with education, knowledge, and experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a CFCOG employment application to Allen Serkin, Director of Local Government Services, by mail at 1480 Harbour Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 or by email at aserkin@capefearcog.org. Position open until filled.