Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner
About The Position
East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) has an opening in its Transportation Planning Department for a Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner. Reporting directly to the Corridor & Long-Range Planning Coordinator, the selected candidate will support the long-range planning process and corridor and multimodal planning projects. The position supports updates to the long-range plan and the transportation performance management program; researches, collects, and analyzes transportation data for studies, reports, plans, and other products; and prepares and edits presentations, informational materials, memos, maps, and written reports. The planner also participates in discrete planning studies for roadway and transit investments and supports consultant oversight, public outreach, and agency coordination. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The annual salary is $46,500. EWG offers insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with employer match, and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner Application.”
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning, including current literature and recent developments in regional planning.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools to analyze regional trends, track key performance measures, and translate complex research into clear, actionable reports.
- Familiarity with livability, sustainability, resiliency, and economic concepts as they apply to transportation system development and design.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to the general public.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, public policy, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of federal metropolitan planning requirements.
- Knowledge of transportation sustainability and resiliency principles.
- Knowledge of performance-based planning and/or performance measurement.
- Experience with community engagement.
- Understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
- One year of directly related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and professional experience, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the long-range plan update and transportation performance management program.
- Research, collect, and analyze transportation data for studies, reports, plans, and other products.
- Prepare and edit presentations, informational materials, memos, maps, and written reports.
- Participate in discrete planning studies for roadway and transit investments.
- Support oversight of consultant work, public outreach, and agency coordination activities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
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Job Type
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