Public Transportation Planner
About The Position
The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a professional planner experienced in public transportation planning to join its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The department develops plans and programs to prioritize investments in the multi-modal transportation system serving a 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. The planner will lead or support local and regional planning, analyze conditions and trends, develop maps and data visualizations, present reports, coordinate planning studies, build partnerships, and stay current on transportation-planning practices. The position is based regularly at the GNRC office, with flexibility for remote or hybrid working conditions, and requires regular travel throughout Middle Tennessee. A master’s degree in public policy, engineering, community and regional planning, or a related field and at least two years of professional experience are required. A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience may substitute for the master’s degree. The minimum starting pay is $57,500, with the offered salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Experience in transportation planning or engineering within a state department of transportation, regional planning organization, transit agency, or local government setting.
- Working knowledge of federal metropolitan planning requirements.
- A master’s degree in public policy, engineering, community and regional planning, or a related field, and at least two years of professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience may substitute for the master’s degree.
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
- Regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area is required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated understanding of public transportation systems, active transportation, micro-mobility, and transportation demand management.
- Experience in transportation planning or engineering in a state DOT, regional planning organization, transit agency, or local government setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead or assist with local and regional plans by documenting and analyzing existing conditions and trends.
- Identify and assess best practices and tools, and recommend policies, actions, or investment strategies tailored to planning objectives.
- 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 and/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, among others.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
