Transportation Planner

Town of Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Planner performs difficult advanced professional planning work specializing in transportation and associated long-range planning for the Town. This role is responsible for coordinating, managing, and overseeing multimodal transportation planning initiatives that support the Town’s long-term vision and growth. Work involves integrating transportation planning with land use strategies, ensuring that infrastructure and development projects align with community goals. The employee collaborates with internal departments, regional partners, and the public to guide transportation policies, studies, and improvements. This position requires strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to facilitate discussions on complex and sometimes sensitive issues. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences, review of results, and overall effectiveness of transportation programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning or a related field, and three to five years of related professional experience, preferably in transportation planning; OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning or a related field, and five to seven years of related professional experience, preferably in transportation planning; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certification within three (3) years of hire
Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation of transportation goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
Coordinate and conduct roadway and transit corridor analyses; identify needs; develop scopes of work; procure and manage consultants; oversee study budgets and public engagement
Respond to requests for transportation and land use information from Town officials, staff, citizens, and stakeholders through reports, graphics, and presentations
Provide technical transportation and land use data, including GIS mapping, travel modeling, corridor and intersection analysis, and planning documents
Serve as staff support to Town, regional, and state committees related to transportation and land use planning
Collaborate with community members and agencies to identify issues and build consensus on plans and strategies
Coordinate with NCDOT, Town leadership, and external partners on transportation initiatives
Support land development review processes to ensure alignment with long-term transportation goals and multimodal design standards
Review transportation impact analyses and evaluate mitigation strategies for rezoning and development proposals
Research funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, and recommend financial resources for transportation projects
Maintain, update, and implement the Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)
Conduct transportation and land use studies, surveys, and data collection efforts
Facilitate meetings and deliver presentations to boards, committees, and the public
Serve as a key liaison for regional and local transportation issues
Maintain long-range planning datasets, including Census data, land use inventories, and traffic counts
Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!