Transportation Project Planner

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in transportation planning, city and regional planning or a closely related field, or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in transportation planning.  AICP Certification is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Thorough knowledge of:  the concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of transit and transportation planning; current literature and recent initiatives in the transit planning field; research and statistical methods; governmental organizations and operations; community inter-relationships; project management methods and techniques.  Skills and abilities to:  analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information; make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation and public contacts; use computers and other technologies in the analysis and presentation of information; prepare and deliver clear, concise and effective oral and written presentations to the general public, appointed boards and elected officials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State and local officials, the general public, employees and contractors; estimate and administer budgets for studies and schedule and manage transit planning projects; work independently with minimal direction and supervision; plan and supervise the work of technicians and temporary employees; simultaneously manage multiple projects; be a problem solver.