Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/. 

Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Regional Transportation Authority 
Human Resources 24-SASP
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604 

To apply online: create an account by selecting "Apply" or “login and register.” 

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and application available here.

Assistant Planner/Planner I - McClean County Regional Planning Commission

Starting Salary Range: $46,969-$51,683 annually

Position Summary

The Assistant Planner assists in developing and updating the McLean County Regional Planning Commission’s (MCRPC) transportation and comprehensive planning processes.  The Assistant Planner will help coordinate, prepare, and develop comprehensive plans, transportation programs and other projects under the direction of the Executive Director and other senior MCRPC staff.  This position continually pursues, considers, and appropriately implements best practices within the role and maximizes on collaborative opportunities with municipalities and other partners.

Full job description available here.

Village Planner - Village of Lake Zurich

POSITION
The Village of Lake Zurich has an immediate need for qualified candidates for the position of Village Planner. This position assists in the development and implementation of the Village’s comprehensive plan and zoning regulations; is responsible for GIS data maintenance, enhancement, data entry and manipulation of GIS data; reviews development applications and land use proposals; processes permits, variances, text amendments, PUDs and subdivision plats; assists citizens, developers, officials, and the general public; conducts background research and data collection; and prepares planning reports. The starting salary range for this position is $64,286 – 78,891 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Division of Human Resources, Village of Lake Zurich, 70 E. Main Street., Lake Zurich, IL 60047, or e-mail hr@lakezurich.org

Planner - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Associate: $57,746 - $70,739
Planner: $66,409 - $81,351
Senior: $73,375 - $93,553

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Associate, Planner, or Senior level in the Planning Department. We are interested in applicants with a general planning or public administration background; however, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience and/or interest in economic development planning, housing planning, or bike and pedestrian planning (including the Americans with Disabilities Act planning (ADA)).

Full description and application also available here.

Strategic Planner I - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Job Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago 

Job: Strategic Planning 

Job Posting: Jan 26, 2024, 11:00:00 AM

Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Strategic Planner I - (2400002E)

Description

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, bus and rail system improvements, transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies, and transit-focused research and analytics regarding transit performance, customer demographics, travel behavior and preferences. Assists in all areas of Strategic Planning for the CTA.

Full description and application available here.

Transit Systems Architect - CTA

Transit Systems Architect - (24000021) Hybrid Role

Application Deadline: 02/09/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, acts as lead for the routine and long term, data maintenance of the Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS), CTA’s AVL System. Monitors schedule, service, routing, and stop changes and incorporate into AVAS system. Maintains audio files, public service announcements, and schedule new recordings. Delivers the AVAS distribution process to entire CTA fleet. Serves as key resource in the evaluation of AVAS, Bus Tracker, and related data.

Full description and application available here.

Entry-Level Planner - Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA)

We are seeking a collaborative and creative planner.

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Are you passionate about helping communities grow, develop, redevelop, and preserve natural systems? Do you want to craft innovative planning and design solutions that lead to improving the physical, social, environmental, and economic health of a neighborhood, downtown, community, or region? Do you want to work in an environment that places a high value on collaboration with other planners, designers, civil engineers, economists, and other leaders?

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If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team.

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We are currently seeking an entry-level staff planner with 0-3 years of professional planning experience. This position will work closely with planning staff on a variety of project assignments including collecting and organizing project background information for use in reports, computer rendering of maps and drawings, site visits, data collection, participation in public outreach and community engagement methods, writing, and preparing presentations and documents for clients. We’re seeking a planner who will collaborate with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design professionals in a project team setting, on a range of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities required of a professional planner and presents an opportunity for advancement as a project manager at the firm. This position requires strong technical and organizational skills, excellent customer service rapport, and application of energy and creativity to innovative and unique projects.

Full post and instructions for applying available here.

Climate Programs Specialist - Greenprint Partners

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time

Min. Experience: Some Experience

Salary: $64,000 to $90,000

Greenprint Partners is seeking a Climate Programs Specialist based in Chicago, IL to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to connect property owners across the country with green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) incentive programs, apply analytical techniques and tools to create solutions to complex climate resilience challenges, and work with a dynamic and growing interdisciplinary team. This position is part of Greenprint’s Equitable Planning team. The ideal candidate brings a passion for working collaboratively with community members and landowners to help define and achieve their stormwater goals, is a strategic thinker and self-starter who can cohere structure and action from ambiguity, and is experienced both with outreach and engagement strategies as well as data analysis and mapping tools.

 

Interested applicants can apply for the position by submitting a resume and cover letter. Your application should include a portfolio that illustrates your experience with GIS mapping and analysis. Apply online here.

Research Associate - Woodstock Institute

The Organization

Woodstock Institute’s mission is to create a just financial system in which lower-wealth persons and communities and people and communities of color can achieve economic security and community prosperity. Since its foundation in 1973, Woodstock Institute has been a recognized leader in building bridges between low- and moderate-income communities, financial institutions, regulators and policymakers. We conduct high-quality research on financial products, services, investments, and policies at the local, state, and national levels. Our findings and recommendations inform and influence efforts to build a more equitable financial system.

The Position

The Research Associate reports to the Woodstock Institute Director of Research and is responsible for technical assistance requests, data management, and assisting in creating research reports. The Research Associate works as a team with any other Research Associate(s) and/or Research Assistant(s) in producing the organization’s research reports and developing and disseminating data for the Institute’s online Data Portal and interactive mapping tool. This is a full-time position located in Chicago.

Transportation Planner - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)

SALARY RANGE: Mid $60,000s to Low $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Office of Transit, Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
CLOSING DATE: When position is filled
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). We believe DVRPC provides a stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, where conscientious professionals can contribute to the betterment of society. If your background and experience overlap the needs of the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

This is a unique transportation planning position that will focus primarily on assisting the City of Trenton and Mercer County to advance Complete Streets by implementing a number of plans and initiatives that they have developed over the last several years. Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) funds are being used to create this position and provide technical and staff support to implement the forthcoming bike plan, trails plan, the Trenton Complete Streets Design Handbook and other existing initiatives like Vision Zero.  

Full description and instructions for applying are also available here.

GIS Analyst - Village of Schaumburg, IL

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $75,244.00 - $83,709.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $75,244.00 - $109,104.00.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists with maintaining the village’s Geographic Information System (GIS), including updating GIS-related data, preparing exhibits and thematic maps, providing technical support, and training to departmental GIS users, and maintaining web map services.  

To succeed in this role, applicants will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels with sound judgement.  We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy.

Full description and application available here.

Senior Policy Analyst - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Salary: $74,300.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Opening Date: 11/21/2023

Closing Date: 12/5/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Number: 23-19850

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Full description and application are available here.

Senior Environmental Planner - WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Senior Environmental Planner for our Honolulu, HI Office! Be involved in projects with our Advisory & Planning Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides technical environmental planning assistance to minimize the environmental impacts of commercial, industrial, utility, transmission, development, infrastructure, construction, pipeline, and/or transportation related projects.  Tasks may include providing support and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental permitting projects, site and impact assessment, restoration, land use management plans, public involvement, and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance.  Substantiates documentation to advise on project areas by applying and integrating urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability.  Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Full description and application are available here. Additional opportunities with WSP can be found on their full job board.

Sr. Environmental Planner, Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team - WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Sr. Environmental Planner for our Northwest Pacific District.  The successful candidate will report to one of the following locations:  Portland OR, Seattle, WA, or Bend, OR.  Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for the collection, identification, compiling, and analysis of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of natural resources.  Provides support and guidance for environmental permitting projects across multiple sectors with a focus on renewable energy and transmission.  Ensures that documentation and recommendations accurately describe the results of analyses and addresses environmental impact and complies with applicable laws, regulations, and policies suitable for permit documentation.  Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Full description and application are available here. Additional Opportunities with WSP can be found on their full job board.

GIS Analyst, Data Analysis - Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)

GIS Analyst I:   $49,801-$74,702
GIS Analyst II:  $60,506-$90,759
GIS Analyst III: $66,739-$100,108
*Depending On Qualifications, with annual performance-based merit increase program
First Review of Applications: December 5, 2023 (open until filled)
Role and Responsibilities

SEMCOG (EOE) is seeking two (2) experienced professionals with relevant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience to join the Data Analysis team, in support of our work in forecasting, transportation planning, data analysis, and modeling. At SEMCOG, GIS Analysts update geospatial data, produce maps to explain data sets using GIS software, and develop applications for data analysis. GIS Analysts focus on providing updates on authoritative geographic data, seeking updates and tools regarding mapping and analysis, and supporting the agency’s demographic, employment and land-use forecast modeling. 

Full description available here.

Chief Data Officer (Office of the Public Defender) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Job Posting: Nov 15, 2023, 8:22:39 AM
Closing Date: Nov 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Posting Salary: $117,422 - $140,330

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of the Trial Technology Division, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) oversees and serves as process owner of the data of the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. The CDO provides a mix of strategic advice on office operations, along with engaging in tactical implementation work. The CDO works directly with the Chief Public Defender and the Executive Team to improve the Office’s internal governance and to facilitate robust data-driven decision-making and works with the Office’s Policy and Communications team to better inform external policy and advocacy. The CDO develops methodology enabling consistent application and utilization of data analytics and advances a culture of leveraging data to identify trends and support performance management. Additionally, the CDO works both internally with the Deputy of Central Operations, Chief of the Trial Support Division, and externally with Systems Administrators, County-wide IT leaders, and other leaders in the criminal legal system. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is Actively Recruited and is At-Will. 

  Full description and application available here.

Urban Land Use Planner - City of Decatur, IL

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000 Annually

Job Type: Full-time Benefited Employee

Department: Economic & Community Development - Management

Location: Decatur, IL

Job Number: 18-00281

Opening Date: 11/09/2023

Job Summary

The Urban Land Use Planner performs, coordinates, develops, designs, and administers professional and technical planning work for the City to include preparing and updating functional plans and assisting City officials in formulating policies addressing urban design, community development, and physical development issues.

Full description and application available here.

Planning Data Specialist - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Council (DVRPC)

SALARY RANGE: High $50,000s to High $60,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)

LOCATION: Planning Innovation, Community Planning Division

CLOSING DATE: When position is filled

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources

Full description is available here.

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. DVRPC is a place to work, learn, and create a career in a professional and stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and bringing your best self to work. If your background and experience match the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

The Planning Innovation unit at DVRPC seeks a motivated and organized individual to provide thoughtful guidance in applying advanced data analysis and visualization technologies to support regional planning initiatives. The Planning Innovation unit directly supports planning projects and teams across the commission to develop better analysis results and ensure the usability of final products by planners and public stakeholders.

Planner III (Department of Transportation and Highways) - Cook County

Organization: Offices Under the President

Work Locations: Cook County Administration Building 69 W. Washington

Job Posting: Nov 7, 2023

Closing Date: Nov 28, 2023, 11:59 P.M.

Full-time: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: $57,735 - $82,682

Full description and application are available here by searching for Requisition ID: 00132897

Job Summary

Under managerial supervision, develops, designs, monitors, and implements transportation planning studies, policies, strategies, and programs.  Demonstrates and utilizes a wide range of quantitative and qualitative skills and knowledge to produce transportation analyses, proposals, and grant applications and to relate them to sustainable land use patterns and community and economic benefits.  Coordinates assignments with staff in other divisions of DOTH and ensures performance targets are met in a high quality, timely fashion.  May represent the Department in joint local and regional projects.  Recognizes and identifies problems and recommends appropriate course of action; may provide guidance and direction to Planner II in a team-based environment.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Transportation and Mobility Coordinator - City of Evanston, IL

Salary Range: : $38.05 - $57.08/Hourly* (which is $74,197.50 – $111,306/Annually based on 37.5 weekly hours)

• Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range. The City seeks to implement new salary grades for FY23 which may affect the current minimum - maximum pay range for this position.
  
  

Application is available via LinkedIn and the City of Evanston's website.

Nature Of Work

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

This position performs professional and administrative work coordinating City-wide transportation and mobility goals and programs within the City Manager’s Office in collaboration with the Public Works Agency and Community Development Department. Responsibilities include formulating and administering transportation policies and procedures, working closely with and addressing day-to-day and policy issues with RTA, CTA, Metra, Pace, Divvy, and other transportation agencies, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to assist in the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive and Strategic Plans, the Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), 2014 Bike Plan, Multi-Modal Plan, transit-oriented development (TOD), Health Department’s EPLAN, and the Complete Streets Policy. May provide support to boards and commissions. Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager.