Senior Transportation Planner

About the role

The City of Springfield is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to enhance the city's hometown feel, focus on livability and environmental quality, improve infrastructure, foster an inclusive environment, and comply with state rules for climate-friendly and equitable communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, seek funding for, and plan capital transportation projects
• Represent Springfield in regional transportation funding and coordination discussions at the Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Expand multi-modal opportunities, including staffing the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Designate climate-friendly areas, shape parking management strategies, and manage the update of the Transportation System Plan
• Build relationships across agencies to support regional collaboration
• Manage projects, be well-organized and efficient, and bring shared visions to reality

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in transportation planning and compliance with state rules for climate-friendly and equitable communities
• Experience in project management and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with various stakeholders
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with multi-modal transportation planning and coordination
• Knowledge of state rules for climate-friendly and equitable communities

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of state rules for climate-friendly and equitable communities

Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM