Transportation Planning Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Support transportation planning, data analysis, and program evaluation projects.
• Conduct research and develop technical reports, guidebooks, and planning documents.
• Develop training / outreach materials and other products that help agencies implement programs and build capacity.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate engagement activities.
• Facilitate or support meetings and workshops; prepare materials that communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Provide project management support, including tracking project schedules, deliverables, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in transportation, land use, or community-facing planning work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with transportation planning concepts, such as multimodal planning, transit planning, active transportation, transportation demand management (TDM), or transportation systems management and operations (TSMO).
• Experience supporting the launch or deployment of operational programs, products, and services that reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) commuting and vehicle miles of travel (VMT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical material to varied audiences.
• Proficiency in GIS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.