Senior Transit Planner - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP · Baltimore, MD · 4 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$48–$72/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting studies and design efforts
- Drafting reports
- Providing analysis on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of plans and special projects
- Providing planning expertise on bus service, corridor improvements, and BRT
- Analyzing transit service and recommending service modifications or innovative options for improved mobility
- Meting with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and obtain project approvals
- Documenting policy and regulatory changes that may be warranted
- Identifying planning strategies and assessing scenarios
- Working with internal WRA counterparts to provide GIS-based data analysis and developing collateral materials that illustrate data in a user-friendly manner
- Facilitating public meetings/public involvement efforts, documenting meetings, and presenting information to clients and their boards regarding the outcomes and recommendations
- Working independently as well as part of a multi-discipline team to advance project goals and objectives
- Preparing proposals, developing work plans, and coordinating planning efforts to support project management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification
- Minimum of 10 years of advanced relevant BRT work experience
- Prior experience in consulting is preferred
- Experience working with transit agencies or DOTs on transit-related planning studies such as bus prioritization or BRT initiatives
- Experience with federal funding applications
- Direct experience leading the delivery of complex urban bus service improvement programs with an emphasis on BRT corridors
Desired Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant BRT technology, transit signal priority, and its applications in the transit sector
- Knowledge of and aptitude for computer software program, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Internet applications
- Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible projects
- Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve problems
- Ability to provide effective and efficient project management with a proven ability to meet established deadlines
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Pay
The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $48.00 - $72.00.
Schedule
Not specified
Qualifications
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Skills
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Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits