Public Transportation Planner

Greater Nashville Regional Council • Nashville, TN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a professional planner with public transportation planning experience to join its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The team develops plans and programs to prioritize investments in the multimodal transportation system serving a rapidly growing metropolitan area. GNRC develops the Regional Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and partners with public transit agencies, local governments, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, neighboring MPOs, and Rural Planning Organizations.

Requirements

• A master's degree in public policy, engineering, community and regional planning, or a related field, plus at least two years of professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in transportation planning or engineering within a state DOT, regional planning organization, transit agency, or local government setting.
• Working knowledge of federal metropolitan planning requirements.
• A valid driver's license and access to personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of public transportation systems, active transportation, micromobility, and transportation demand management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in developing local and regional plans by documenting and analyzing existing conditions and trends, assessing best practices and tools, and recommending tailored policies, actions, or investment strategies.
• Lead or assist in developing maps and other data visualizations.
• Present staff reports to elected officials, planning boards, stakeholder organizations, and the general public.
• Provide guidance or coordinate with planning and engineering firms and local jurisdictions involved in regional and corridor-level planning studies and engineering analysis.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations and advocates, universities and research institutions, business groups, local governments, public transit agencies, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration.
• Participate in industry associations and continuing education to stay current on emerging and best practices in transportation planning.

Benefits

• Exceptional health insurance benefits.
• Fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, with no employee payroll deduction.
• Optional dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 3% of gross salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level