WMPO Associate Transportation Planner

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) and the WMPO’s member jurisdictions are currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Associate Transportation Planner.

Job Number# 19-00072

This position is responsible for:
· Completing various transportation projects resulting in short and long range transportation studies.

· Assisting with GIS analysis, transportation project analysis, transportation project prioritization, sub-area studies, and planning activities to meet federal requirements.

· Conducting planning studies for roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and freight investments.

· Researching, collecting, and analyzing data.

· Preparing informational materials, presentations, and reports.

· Participating in public outreach and agency coordination activities.

· Preparing for and attending staff and policy board meetings and meetings with staff from local, state, and federal agencies.

· Working directly with member jurisdictions to develop transportation planning projects, project development, project review, cost estimates and submittal.

· Managing consultant studies related to regional transportation planning projects.

· Developing and implementing reliable technical tools.

· Supporting various committees, public outreach, and events including developing marketing and educational outreach materials.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in transportation planning, urban & regional planning, transportation engineering, public administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of related planning or government experience.

Other Requirements: Valid NC Driver’s License

Notes: Driving history check is required. The selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications
– Knowledge of MPO planning processes
– Experience with ArcGIS, TransCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
– Strong critical -thinking and problem-solving skills.
– Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning.
– Experience with long range transportation planning efforts to include roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, ferry and freight, etc.

To see the full job description, required qualifications, and to apply, please visit www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs.