Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) #260811-8876FE-001

About the Role

The Planning and Data Analysis Unit provides essential analytical and planning support to the Bureau’s transit programs and operations. The Unit’s work ensures that transit services are effectively planned, performance is monitored, and investments are strategically targeted to meet statewide mobility needs.

Unit Responsibilities

• Transit planning and service analysis
• Developing and maintaining mapping and geospatial resources
• Coordinating data collection activities
• Producing accurate, timely reports to guide decision making
• Preparing required submissions to the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database (NTD)
• Conducting systemwide and corridor level transit studies such as the Statewide Bus Study
• Developing statewide programs including the Bus Stop Enhancement Program

Position Responsibilities

• Leads development of transit plans and studies, including direction and oversight of consultant work
• Coordinates with CTtransit branded service providers and independent transit districts on planning initiatives, performance reporting, program development, and compliance with federal and state requirements
• Supports development of service plans, route evaluations, and operational improvements in coordination with internal and external partners
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources, integrating datasets to enable extraction, validation, analysis, and visualization
• Prepares National Transit Database submissions and other routine performance reports, conducting data analysis and developing visualizations to draw conclusions and provide actionable insights
• Produces technical analyses and written reports to meet federal and state reporting requirements and support internal decision‑making
• Develops and delivers presentations, facilitates meetings, and participates in public hearings and other stakeholder meetings
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process
• Ability to forecast trends based upon empirical data
• Ability to comprehend and interpret laws and regulations
• Analytical ability
• Lead ability

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning.

Special Experience: One (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area.