GTC Transportation Planner – Community Planning

Regional Transit Service•Rochester, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Planner – Community Planning is primarily responsible for supporting the development of a range of community transportation planning projects throughout the Genesee-Finger Lakes region. This is a full-time position, and additional planning responsibilities will be assigned based on staffing needs. GTC is the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, including the Rochester metropolitan area and Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; OR Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
Knowledge of transportation planning policies, best practices, and associated federal and statewide regulations, specifically related to MPO planning functions.
Ability to analyze data, define problems, identify potential solutions, develop implementation strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to work independently and set task priorities within periodically demanding and competing deadlines.
Ability to work within a small team environment.
Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to present to large and small groups.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Communication skills (written and oral) that are effective and persuasive with a wide range of audiences.
Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite.
Functional competency with ArcGIS.
Reliable transportation is required for travel throughout the GTC planning region and periodic travel outside the region for meetings, conferences, and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for, or in consultation with, a metropolitan planning organization.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of community transportation planning projects, including corridor plans; neighborhood/small-area studies; active transportation, multi-modal, and transit plans; intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans; and freight studies.
Coordinate with project sponsors (state and county agencies, municipalities, etc.) to manage the development of community transportation planning projects.
Procure consultant services to conduct plans and studies funded through the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), including those on behalf of local communities, utilizing established procurement and contracting procedures.
Oversee consultant activities on plans and studies funded through the UPWP, including those conducted on behalf of local communities.
Review and provide input on draft project materials.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, including developing and delivering presentations.
Conduct research on transportation planning-related topics, trends, and best practices and prepare analyses documenting the application of that research to regional plans, programs, and initiatives.
Develop projects and initiatives that are integrated with and support related regional programs and policies, such as public safety, economic development, and land use.
Represent GTC at conferences and at meetings with partner agencies, project sponsors, community groups, and other stakeholders.
Ensure that programs and projects address all ages, abilities, and incomes, and serve the needs of all people and communities throughout the region.
Perform other duties as assigned.