Transportation Planner - TDM/Micro-Transit

Responsibilities

• Serving as the TDM subject matter expert for the larger team, providing strategic guidance and review on a variety of aspects of TDM practices including micro-transit and micro-mobility.
• Serving as part of project teams with multiple project managers focused on a variety of project types for transit and multi-modal transportation studies and providing technical input on projects.
• Participating in a variety of transportation infrastructure studies based on prior experience that could include transit development plans, transit service operating plans, equity analysis, transportation/transit corridor studies, BRT, TDM, micro-transit and micro-mobility.
• Performing data analysis and reporting; mapping, graphics, and visualization planning work.
• Assisting in project implementation at all levels by working collaboratively with the client, public agencies, and the general public to garner support for the project, build consensus and identify potential funding.
• Assisting in the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, and presentation materials.
• Serving as task lead on transportation and/or transit projects, including feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, environmental analysis, operations planning, and other project development studies.
• Assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating existing and new and improved mobility services, including fixed route bus service, demand response transit, and shared micro-mobility service, and ensuring the coordination among the various service types.
• Providing general planning support, including data collection, research, and documentation.
• Attending and contributing to client, stakeholder, and public engagement meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years relevant experience in TDM with an emphasis on micro-transit implementation.
• 3+ years’ experience in transportation and or transit planning with a demonstrated understanding of the transportation planning process, transit operations concepts, and methods.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Adobe Programs.
• Knowledge of transit planning and city and state transportation project development, planning, and funding processes.
• Extensive knowledge of the TDM, including micro-transit and micro-mobility.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Patience and flexibility to meet demands of a changing environment.
• A data-driven analytical approach and a qualitative people-centered approach to planning.
• A desire to stay on the cutting edge in a rapidly changing field and an interest in helping to identify innovative strategies to improve mobility.

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

Company Information

Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. The expected compensation range for this position is $28.00 - $57.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.