Associate Transportation Planner, City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI

 

Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

The Associate Transportation Planner supports planning, policy development, design, and implementation of active transportation and traffic safety initiatives. 

Essential Functions

Planning

• Develop and analyze transportation planning reports, recommendations, studies and plans.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Develop maps, charts, graphs and drawings using planning studies and reports.
• Assist with developing and designing traffic safety improvements within the right-of-way.
• Provide project direction to Transportation Operations Assistants, interns, and consultants.
• Assist with the review of projects, plans, and initiatives to ensure compliance with the City’s Complete Streets Policy.

Community Engagement and Administrative

• Support community engagement activities related to transportation plans and traffic safety improvement projects.
• Service as liaison to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee and other task forces. 
• Oversee traffic data collection, including speed and volume counts for various modes and traffic crash data.
• Oversee bicycle parking and various curbside use initiatives.
• Coordinate with various city staff for the collection & management of data.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, transportation management or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Ability to travel independently around the City of Milwaukee by public transportation, walking, biking, or driving.
3. Certification in Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Sponsor’s Guide to Non-traditional Transportation Project Implementation within one year of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

• Knowledge of urban planning and practices related to transportation and mobility improvements.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Guidance, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Guidelines, The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the State of Wisconsin DOT guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret work related materials, including governmental regulations and City ordinances.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software to prepare written reports, organize public engagement programs, and prepare presentations.
• Ability to utilize geographic information systems (GIS) and Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva to manage and analyze data, draft plans, prepare graphics, and review facilities design.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures regarding multimodal transportation and mobility, climate change, health equity, and national and international best practices in innovative transportation planning and design that promote safe streets, shared mobility, walking, biking, and transit use.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply and adhere to applicable laws, statutes, and policies related to the access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, City officials, members of the public, and outside agencies.
• Written communication skills, including preparing detailed documents and reports using correct English grammatical and punctuation conventions.
• Public speaking skills to effectively present information to an audience on behalf of the department.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to provide customer services to internal and external customers.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Time management skills to manage projects and meet varying deadlines.
• Organizational skills to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for optimal outcomes.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and excellent judgment when interacting with the public, elected officials, and employees of the City.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, trustworthiness, and stewardship regarding City resources.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Current Salary

The current salary range (2KX) is $79,209 - $98,704, and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $81,586 - $101,665. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Additional Information

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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Senior Research Engineer (Senior Transportation Planner), UIC - Chicago, IL

 Hiring Department: Urban Transportation Center

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026529

Posting Close Date: January 15, 2025

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

The Urban Transportation Center in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (http://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/pa) is currently seeking a Visiting Senior Transportation Planner.

This position conducts research activities including the development of research ideas and proposals, and bring statistical modeling abilities to supporting policy research, at UTC and in leading research projects currently ongoing at UTC as well as pursuing new funding opportunities for building a sustainable research portfolio. In addition to research activities, this position also mentors students involved in research activities at UTC. Furthermore, this position writes reports and manages data as required by the principal investigator and will have the ability to lead projects and serve as a principal investigator or co-PI.  This position is funded from grant money and the expectation is that the chosen candidate will have the ability to add to the Center’s funding portfolio by creating their own research track while working collaboratively with the Center’s staff and faculty.  Relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption. 

For fullest consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025 through the UIC application system, Cornerstone: LINK. A completed on-line application, cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae are required to be considered.  The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline as well as relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption as well as ten years post-Ph.D. experience. 

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Research Engineer (Junior Transportation Planner), UIC - Chicago

 Hiring Department: Urban Transportation Center

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026528

Posting Close Date: January 15, 2025

The salary range from $90,000 to $100,000

Description:

The Urban Transportation Center in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (http://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/pa) is currently seeking a Visiting Junior Transportation Planner.

This position conducts research activities including the development of research ideas and proposals, and bring statistical modeling abilities to supporting policy research, at UTC and in leading research projects currently ongoing at UTC as well as pursuing new funding opportunities for building a sustainable research portfolio. In addition to research activities, this position also mentors students involved in research activities at UTC. Furthermore, this position writes reports and manages data as required by the principal investigator and will have the ability to lead projects and serve as a principal investigator or co-PI.  This position is funded from grant money and the expectation is that the chosen candidate will have the ability to add to the Center’s funding portfolio by creating their own research track while working collaboratively with the Center’s staff and faculty.  Relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption.

For fullest consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025 through the UIC application system, Cornerstone: LINK. A completed on-line application, cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae are required to be considered.  The salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for this position are a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline as well as five years post-PhD experience. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline as well as relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption. 

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Associate Transportation Planner - WSP

This Opportunity

As a world-wide leader of transportation consulting and planning services, we invite you to be a part of this future. Our Transportation and Environmental Planning Team in Portland, Oregon is looking for a full-time Associate Transportation Planner to join our team and support and grow our diverse range of transportation planning services. Our current projects include congestion pricing, multi-modal transportation and high-capacity transit planning, new mobility, and major infrastructure modernization. We offer a hybrid work model with three days in our office and up to two days working from home or another location of your choice each week. 

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

Transportation Planner - Civiltech Engineering, Chicago

Transportation Planner II
Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. Our projects involve complete streets design, urban streetscapes, bike and pedestrian trail infrastructure, plazas and green infrastructure.
We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing team of urban planners and landscape architects at our Chicago Loop office.

The Position

Gain experience with community engagement and continue to acquire skills in:

• Municipal client coordination; prepare PowerPoints and exhibit boards; listen to, record, and summarize community feedback, present at open houses and community workshops, organize focus groups and listening sessions.
• Develop technical and policy writing skills.
• Format reports and plans using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Continue gaining quantitative and data analytic skills, including the ability to perform basic statistics on large datasets with Excel and database software.
• Develop network-wide roadway recommendations at varying scales (e.g. municipal and county).
• Further learn how plan-making, program design, as well as problem formulation and solving can be applied to planning, urban design and traffic projects.
• Understand the interplay of land use and demographics in transportation planning.
• Use community engagement online platforms to build project websites and interactive maps.
• Continue learning and applying best practices in complete streets design, including NACTO, FHWA, AASHTO, MUTCD, etc. standards.
• Assist in preparing visuals for project proposals.
• Understand and uphold the values and ethics of being a consultant planner in municipalities.
• Strive to understand and work within project schedules.
• Prepare plans, maps, and data analysis reports under the direction of Project Manager or more experienced planner.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban and Regional Planning or Urban Planning and Policy (Required)
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in transportation planning (Preferred)
• Advanced experience working in GIS Software, including ArcMap, and laying out plans using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• A desire to improve public spaces and transportation corridors in urban and suburban settings through the planning and implementation of innovative designs that balance the needs of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, freight, and cars.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for leading and conducting community engagement in planning and engineering studies, including: setting up and tracking project websites and online engagement maps, preparing presentations and exhibit boards, summarizing community feedback, presenting at open houses and community workshops, and organizing and leading focus groups and listening sessions.
• Comfortable analyzing large datasets and performing statistical analyses using Microsoft Excel. Enthusiastic about and confident in learning and using technical tools to analyze data, develop recommendations, and troubleshoot.
• Experience developing concept level rendered site plans, sections and sketches to quickly communicate design ideas for a variety of projects ranging in scale from plazas to regional planning studies (Preferred).
• The ability to think critically and communicate effectively through written, verbal and graphic communications, including experience writing plans, technical memos and white papers.
• Exceptional research capabilities.
• Experience in transit and/or freight planning is a plus.
• The ability to work independently as well as closely with other design professionals, including planners, landscape architects, engineers and surveyors to develop design solutions at a fast pace.
• Experience with or a desire to learn Bentley MicroStation is a plus.
• Understands and upholds the values and ethics of being a consultant planner in municipalities.
• AICP certification or the desire to pursue certification.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced engineering environment; working under occasional stress and tight deadlines; repetitive tasks; combination of sitting, standing, walking; working with others; critical thinking; problem solving; job task planning and organizing; computer use.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Transportation Planner - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency

Job Class: Transportation Planner II

Role Type: Temporary Exempt 

Hours: Full-time

About:

• Application Opening: May 2, 2022
• Application Filing Deadline: May 17, 2022
• The Job Announcement has been reopened to accept additional applications. Applicants who have already submitted their application do not need to reapply.
• Annual Compensation: $92,170 - $112,034

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

• Division: Transit Division
• Section/Unit: Transit Priority Team
• Work Location: 1 South Van Ness, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 5:00PM

Role Description

The Transit Priority Team is a dynamic, deadline driven and innovative team leading delivery of Muni Forward projects that improve travel time and reliability for San Francisco’s public transportation system. Muni Forward is a nation-leading program that is making service more efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable for over 700,000 daily customers. In conjunction with other San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) programs, Muni Forward is the ongoing blueprint for making Muni a great transportation choice and represents an exciting long-term enhancement to San Francisco’s transportation networks.

Under general supervision of the Transit Priority Team Lead, the 5288 Transportation Planner II performs planning work including data collection, outreach support, mapping, writing reports, coordinating with other groups, and other general transit planning tasks. This position will play a key role in Muni Forward implementation by informing designs through data collection, supporting project managers, and helping to communicate project benefits to stakeholders.

Essential Duties:

• Supports the development and outreach of Muni Forward transit priority projects.
• Prepares materials for public and stakeholder meetings and assists in presentations to various community and policy making groups.
• Prepares correspondence in response to public or other agency inquiries.
• Analyzes and summarizes project before/after results for non-technical audiences.
• Collects, compiles and reviews data concerning transportation activities, such as passenger surveys on Muni buses and trains to develop recommendations or interpret results obtained from project implementation.
• Designs, prepares, and/or directs the preparation of visual materials including graphs, charts, maps and models to illustrate presentations of transportation projects.
• Coordinates back-end process to advance Muni Forward projects (i.e. SFMTA Board reports, progress reports etc.)
• Evaluates transit data and information such as on-time performance, ridership, schedules, and maintenance performance information.
• Analyzes and presents geospatial data to support transit initiatives.
• Develops and prepares signage and customer information in support of transit priority projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

How to Qualify

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

1. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferably in transportation, mass transit planning or other closely related field; AND two (2) years of transit planning and/or transportation planning experience.

Substitution:

1. Additional transit planning and/or transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for year basis.
2. Additional post-graduate education as described in item 1 of the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one (1) year of experience).

Notes:

1. One year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

For more information and to apply please visit: Transportation Planner 

Transportation Planner, STV, Los Angeles, California

Who We Are

STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top companies in the design and planning of infrastructure and transportation systems. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across all 40 offices and over 2000 people nationwide.

What We Are Seeking

We currently have an opening for an entry-level Transportation Planner for our Transportation and Infrastructure division to assist with transit and environmental initiatives. The position is based in our Los Angeles, CA offices. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting on multidisciplinary transit and environmental projects
• Writing and editing technical reports and documents
• Producing GIS maps and graphics to support client deliverables
• Preparing for and attending meetings with clients, the public, and others
• Supporting proposal writing for future pursuits

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in planning or similar curriculum (Master’s preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of CEQA and NEPA preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS required. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred

To Apply Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/transportation-planner-2842-at-stv-3014162242/

As a matter of policy and to protect STV’s colleagues, clients and business partners, STV requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of such vaccination to STV as of the start date of their employment.

STV considers all applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age; arrest or conviction record; caregiver status; citizenship status; race; color; credit history; creed, disability; sex; gender; gender identity or expression; hairstyle; immigration status; marital status; military, uniformed service, or veteran status; ancestry or national origin; creed; citizenship status; partnership status; disability; pre-employment marijuana testing; pregnancy; race; religion; salary history; sexual and reproductive health decisions; sexual orientation; status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; unemployment status; or any additional category or characteristic that is protected as defined by applicable federal law, the New York State Human Rights Law, and New York City Human Rights Law, as amended from time to time.

Community Planner - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Who: Federal Highway Administration

What: The community planner position is under our Professional Development Program and is open to recent graduates (students expected to graduate this spring or who have graduated within the previous two years). The FHWA Professional Development Program is a two-year program consisting of on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and a leadership skills academy. Each component is designed to facilitate practical learning while maximizing individual talents to help set the course for a professional career with FHWA.  

Apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563811000

Transportation Planner - Sam Schwartz

Who: Sam Schwartz

What: Sam Schwartz is a cutting-edge planning and engineering firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation and environmental problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects around the country and we meet our clients’ needs through an interdisciplinary approach to planning and engineering.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full time Transportation Planner for our Chicago office to be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for clients, including corridor studies, safety research and analysis, strategic planning, and community-wide multi-modal transportation plans. The planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) and serve as a contributor on project tasks, including technical analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation.

Transportation Planner - City of Memphis/Shelby County

Who: City of Memphis/Shelby County

What: Works under general supervision of the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement public transportation projects funded through federal programs for the general public.

Transportation Planner II - Civiltech Engineering, Inc. (Chicago, IL)

Who: Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. Our projects involve complete streets design, urban streetscapes, bike and pedestrian trail infrastructure, plazas and green infrastructure.

What: We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing team of urban planners and landscape architects at our Chicago Loop office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban and Regional Planning or Urban Planning and Policy (Required) 
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in transportation planning (Preferred) 
• Advanced experience working in GIS Software, including ArcMap, and laying out plans using the Adobe Creative Suite. 
• A desire to improve public spaces and transportation corridors in urban and suburban settings through the planning and implementation of innovative designs that balance the needs of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, freight, and cars. 
• Experience with and enthusiasm for leading and conducting community engagement in planning and engineering studies, including: setting up and tracking project websites and online engagement maps, preparing presentations and exhibit boards, summarizing community feedback, presenting at open houses and community workshops, and organizing and leading focus groups and listening sessions. 
• Comfortable analyzing large datasets and performing statistical analyses using Microsoft Excel. Enthusiastic about and confident in learning and using technical tools to analyze data, develop recommendations, and troubleshoot. 
• Experience developing concept level rendered site plans, sections and sketches to quickly communicate design ideas for a variety of projects ranging in scale from plazas to regional planning studies (Preferred). 
• The ability to think critically and communicate effectively through written, verbal and graphic communications, including experience writing plans, technical memos and white papers. · Exceptional research capabilities. 
• Experience in transit and/or freight planning is a plus. 
• The ability to work independently as well as closely with other design professionals, including planners, landscape architects, engineers and surveyors to develop design solutions at a fast pace. 
• Experience with or a desire to learn Bentley MicroStation is a plus. 
• Understands and upholds the values and ethics of being a consultant planner in municipalities.
• AICP certification or the desire to pursue certification.

Please Submit a resume that showcases relevant projects and skills to: careers@civiltechinc.com

Transportation Planner I (Transit Operations) - North Central Texas Council of Governments (Arlington, TX)

Who: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.

What: NCTCOG Transportation Department is seeking entry- and/or mid-level Transportation Planners to support the implementation of transit projects and/or administration of federal transit grant program activities. These positions will work with public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders. In addition, responsibilities include preparing presentations, correspondence, documentation, articles, and reports. Specific duties include:

Transportation Planner II (Freight Planning) - North Central Texas Council of Governments (Arlington, TX)

Who: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.

What: NCTCOG Transportation Department is seeking an entry- or mid-level Transportation Planner to develop and implement strategies to support economic development, sustainable development, transportation safety, and air quality initiatives related to goods movement. Responsibilities include:

Planning Liaison / Transportation Planner for SSMMA - Deadline Oct 30

Employment opportunity: SSMMA Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner

Submitted by SSMMA on September 28, 2017 – 2:54 pm
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) is seeking to hire a Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner. The SSMMA is a Council of Government providing technical assistance and joint services to 45 municipalities representing a population of nearly 700,000 in southern Cook and eastern Will Counties. The Association is involved in transportation, infrastructure, community and economic development, open space and environmental planning, housing and other issues important to our member communities and our region. Please click here to read  more or to download the full job posting.

Application Process and Deadline: Please send cover letter, résumé (not to exceed 5 pages) and full contact information by October 30, 2017 to Kristi DeLaurentiis, Executive Director of SSMMA, at kdelaurentiis@ssmma.org or South Suburban Mayor and Managers Association, 1904 W. 174th Street, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429.

Transportation Planner Internship, San Francisco CA

We are currently accepting applications for our Planning Division internship program. Please submit your application by Friday, October 6, 2017 for assured consideration. Submit a cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted, the earliest date you could start, and the number of hours a week you are available) and resume via email jobs@sfcta.org, fax 415.522.4829, or mail:

San Francisco County Transportation Authority

Attn: Human Resources (Planning Internship)

1455 Market St., 22nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

Indicate the section (Planning) you are applying for. Sorry, but we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for internship positions.

The Authority's Planning Division leads a wide variety of innovative transportation planning studies and policy analyses. The Planning staff is currently working on several on-going initiatives including ConnectSF, an update to the City’s long-range transportation plan program, and the Treasure Island Mobility Management Program. Our work program also includes projects that study the future use of the transit and freeway networks in San Francisco as they relate to growth in the city, and projects that advance transportation demand management, policy and funding development.

Key Details

Employee Type: Intern/Temporary Employee

Reports to: Transportation Planner

Availability: Candidates may be considered for full- and/or part-time internships. Interns should be available to work at least 20 hours per week (maximum 40) during regular business hours.  This recruitment is for internships beginning in both the Fall and Winter.

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong interest in urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Proficiency with ArcGIS, database management, graphic design software, statistical analysis, and/or the Drupal content management system for web sites is desired.

Skills and Abilities:

Standard transportation planning principles, methods, and processes; basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques; ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques; familiarity with land use planning methods; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations.

Additional relevant skills and abilities are also encouraged. These include experience with travel demand modeling, traffic modeling, project funding, and/or civil engineering.

Training and Experience:

Prospective interns should have completed at least one semester in a relevant graduate level discipline (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of modern office work and include moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic), and are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel may be required on occasion.

Compensation Range: $22–$28/hr, D.O.E.

http://www.sfcta.org/employment-opportunities-sfcta/internships#Planning