Limited Duration: Investment Areas Sr Transportation Planner

About the role

This is a limited duration position and is expected to conclude 6/30/2028 but could end earlier based on business needs. This posting was originally closing on 7/8 but will now close on 7/15 at 11:59pm.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation corridor development and analysis for use in the 2028 RTP and beyond
• Lead or support a variety of complex regional and transportation planning initiatives, working closely with cities, counties, and other jurisdictional partners
• Prepare and deliver presentations of technical and policy issues to the Metro Council, elected officials, project committees, community groups and the general public
• Initiate and maintain relationships with community, business, and local government partners involved in freight planning
• Lead implementation of and updates to the regional Mobility Policy, including regional compliance with the federal Congestion Management Process
• Fulfill Metro’s core values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning and/or related field; AND
• Three years of technical transportation planning/modeling with extensive computer experience; OR
• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work with and successfully lead a team of professional colleagues and consultants
• Understanding and experience developing projects within a complex regulatory environment