Assistant Commissioner for Transit Development - New York City Department of Transportation

Full-time

Location: Manhattan

No Exam Required

Department: Transit Development

Salary Range: $88,437.00 - $$228,190.00

Job Description

The Division of Transportation Planning & Management (TPM) seeks an experienced, innovative, visionary and empathetic candidate to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Transit, responsible for developing public transit-supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of TPM, the Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing a large portfolio of highly visible and complex transportation projects that support improved bus service and better public transportation in New York City, as well as building a diverse and inclusive team supporting that effort.

Full description and application available here.

Transportation Planner - Sam Schwartz

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions.  Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Planner to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team within the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Project Development. The successful candidate will work as part of the in-house consultant team to advance CDOT’s priorities and planning efforts and help deliver robust Complete Street projects in Chicago. The candidate will support projects through various tasks, including data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, organized, and able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation. The successful candidate shall be able to understand larger project needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands under tight deadlines. The candidate will report to the City of Chicago Department of Transportation offices and is anticipated to be full-time in-person. The candidate will report to the offices of the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (2 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60602). Evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support public engagement events.

Full description and application available here.

Transportation Planner I/II/III - Civiltech Engineering, Inc.

Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering and planning 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 pedestrian and bike studies, roadway safety studies, ADA transition plans, transit plans, and freight studies, with a strong emphasis on community engagement. . 

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

Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@civiltechinc.com

Senior Transportation Planner - City of Milwaukee, WI

OPen Date: 10/02/2023
Filing Date: 10/27/2023
Department: DPW-Infrastructure-Transportation

pURPOSE

The Senior Transportation Planner plans, designs, and implements City of Milwaukee active transportation and traffic safety plans and projects, and serves as the project manager for various federal, state, and locally funded plans, programs, and projects.

 

The ideal candidate understands the value and benefits that walking, biking, and taking transit bring to an urban environment and is passionate about planning and implementing safe streets and increasing equitable transportation options.

Full job description and instructions for applying are available here.

Thriving Communities Program Associate - Smart Growth America - Washington, DC

Smart Growth America’s Transportation and Thriving Communities Team seeks a motivated individual interested in Complete Streets and the connection between transportation and public health. This position will contribute to the Thriving Communities team’s workshops, writing, and resource development and will report to the Director of Thriving Communities.

Are you interested in making it safer and easier for people to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to daily destinations? Do you want to work with and learn from local and state decision-makers around the country and contribute to the development of workshops, resources, and reports to support them? The Thriving Communities Program Associate will contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, supporting the work of the National Complete Streets Coalition and other cross-disciplinary work and projects for the Thriving Communities Team.

The Transportation and Thriving Communities Team leverages SGA’s multidisciplinary skill sets to support building healthier and more prosperous places for all people to thrive. This team works to provide equitable access to opportunity, build streets that are safe for everyone, expand transit service, improve health and well-being, and support local leaders and advocates seeking these outcomes. We do our work through on-the-ground technical assistance as well as reports, research and analysis. The Transportation and Thriving Communities Team includes the National Complete Streets Coalition, Transportation for America and an Arts & Placemaking program.

Responsibilities

• Workshop coordination: Manages the logistics for technical assistance projects or workshops. This involves managing the schedule, coordinating with the technical assistance instructors, overseeing the invoicing, and collaborating with the client on setting the dates, venue, and other logistics for any workshops.
• Technical assistance: Supports the development of tools to support technical assistance efforts such as building presentations, developing worksheets, creating informational documents, and other resources as needed on an interdisciplinary basis for activities across the Thriving Communities Team.
• Research and writing: Contributes research and content to the Coalition’s signature reports and resources, such as Dangerous by Design and the Best Complete Streets Policies reports; drafts blog posts; and assists with the writing and editing of grant proposals and reports.
• Advocacy: prepares content to promote advocacy efforts through SGA blogs and prepares educational materials for the Coalition and Thriving Community Team’s advocacy work.
• Project management: supports senior staff in project management, helping with scheduling, event logistics, invoicing, presentations, and tracking as needed.
• Event management: coordinates the implementation of the Coalition’s events and meetings as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

Required

• 1-3 years of work experience in transportation policy, urban planning, Complete Streets, public health and the built environment, or related topics;
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent research and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with effectively with a variety of audiences;
• Comfort working in a collaborative team environment, with strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to track and complete tasks on time across multiple projects or programs with limited supervision.

Preferred

• A degree in public policy, transportation, planning, health, or a related field;
• A working understanding of the connection between transportation and growth patterns, housing and other infrastructure investments as well as impact on equitable access to economic opportunity, safety, climate, public health and public spending;
• Experience coordinating or supporting technical assistance, workshops, or events;
• Experience working on issues of equity in transportation policy.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience and will range $45,000-$55,000 a year. This is a full-time position with benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Office schedule and COVID protocols

This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Direct of Thriving Communities. SGA staff are currently working in the office at 1152 15th Street NW, Washington DC once a week, while generally working remotely the rest of the week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be adding more in person days in the near future but expect that work will remain hybrid into the long term. The specifics of that hybrid environment are currently being determined.

SGA requires employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted. Other COVID protocols include social distancing for meetings and masks are encouraged, though not required.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org with “Thriving Communities Program Associate” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please indicate how you’ve learned of this opportunity. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Associate Planner - MUSE

Who: MUSE Community + Design

What: Muse Community + Design (MUSE), is an innovative urban planning and public engagement firm founded in 2014 and located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Using an equity lens, we help communities manage change by creating plans, processes, and policies to implement a shared vision.

Associate Position Description: Muse Community + Design is hiring an Associate to support the overall implementation of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s traffic safety and education program, with a strong emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The Associate will be a qualified individual with a degree in urban planning or equivalent field and possess a strong command of Chicago’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero principles. The position will require regular interaction with CDOT and other city staff, elected officials, community organizations and residents.

This individual will play an instrumental role in outreach to partner organizations and communities throughout Chicago. The Associate will be responsible for coordination with stakeholders on the creation and implementation of community plans and ongoing engagement strategies. This individual is also responsible for organizing and facilitating working groups and other city-wide transportation forums such as the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC) meetings. In addition, the Associate will support education and engagement events on an as-needed basis for other projects.

Community Planner - Muse Community + Design (Chicago)

Who: Muse Community + Design is hiring a Community Planner to support the overall implementation of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s traffic safety and education program, with a strong emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

What: The Community Planner will be a qualified individual with a degree in urban planning or equivalent field, and a strong command of Chicago’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero principles. The position will require regular interaction with CDOT and other city staff, elected officials, community organizations and residents.
This individual will play an instrumental role in outreach to partner organizations and communities throughout Chicago. The Community Planner will be responsible for coordination with stakeholders on the creation of community plans and continued engagement strategies. This individual is also responsible for organizing and facilitating the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC) meetings. In addition, the Community Planner will support education and encouragement events on an as-needed basis.

Transportation Program Manager, Smart Growth America - Washington, D.C.

Transportation Program Manager

Smart Growth America

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engineering

Transportation Planning

Contact person: 

Smart Growth America

Phone: 

202-207-3355

Email: 

jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org

Website: 

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org

Location: 

Washington, DC

Smart Growth America is seeking a Transportation Program Manager to help communities across the country better coordinate land use and transportation policies. This person will deliver technical assistance to state agency staff, work with town and city leaders across the country, and advocate on transportation policy and program issues with members of Congress.

Position description
An ideal Transportation Program Manager will be a technical expert, personal connector, and outstanding project manager. This person will be a transportation engineer by training with an in-depth knowledge of the integration of transportation and land use policy and practice; performance measures; project selection, development, design and delivery standards and procedures within a DOT; and the funding, rules, and policies governing DOT planning, project development, and project delivery. They will also have specific knowledge of Complete Streets, and experience designing and delivering multimodal transportation projects.

Responsibilities
The Transportation Program Manager will be responsible for working with DOTs, MPOs and City or County DOTs and public works on a wide range of land use and transportation issues. That includes helping those agencies to adopt and implement Complete Streets policies and practices; adopt performance measures; and improve return on investment from transportation projects across a number of criteria including economic, health, equity, and environmental measures. This position’s work may also include leading studies, reports, and trainings on these and other topics and policy issues. This person will act as lead on many of these projects, so experience managing staff, budget, and grant timelines is preferred. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Lead technical assistance for state DOTs, MPOs, and City and County DOTs;
• Conduct research, develop policy positions, write policy papers, and inform transportation advocacy efforts;
• Act as lead or team member for technical assistance efforts to local governments, state governments and other SGA technical assistance efforts;
• Assist on other projects where specific transportation expertise is needed;
• Manage program staff, budget, and grant deliverables;
• Help market the transportation program;
• Conduct limited fundraising; and
• Speak publicly before elected officials, transportation professionals, and the general public.

Requirements
This position requires a self-starting, detail-oriented engineering professional with excellent writing, oral communication, research, technical, and organizational skills. A successful applicant will also have the following:

• A degree in civil engineering;
• A professional engineering license in at least one state;
• Experience working at a state or local DOT;
• Basic computer literacy in word processing and Microsoft Excel;
• The ability to work in teams;
• The ability to manage their time to accommodate multiple assignments from different project leads; and
• A dedication to delivering high quality work.

Compensation, location and time frame
Salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick time. This position will report to the Transportation Program Director.

How to apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, three references, and two short writing samples (no more than two pages each) to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org, with “Transportation Program Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Smart Growth America. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Senior Associate Transportation Planner, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates - New York

Senior Associate Transportation Planner

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Email: 

jobs@nelsonnygaard.com

Location: 

NY

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, independent, and motivated member of our senior-level staff for our New York office to support the firm’s nationally recognized multimodal transportation planning practice. This practice emphasizes creative and innovative transportation planning and community involvement, often within a wider set of goals such as economic development, health, and reduced dependence on the private automobile. We are seeking an individual with at least eight years of experience and a strong interest in transit planning as well as some background in developing sustainable strategies to improve community accessibility and mobility.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. Our office culture is built upon diversity and creativity. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic and innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff.

Responsibilities

In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to manage and win midsize to large projects and provide guidance to staff. Your projects may be located anywhere throughout the United States, and thus a willingness and desire to travel is essential. You will work closely with Nelson\Nygaard’s senior and junior staff in the New York office, and also with staff in our other offices throughout the country. Our approach is to bring the most appropriate staff together, irrespective of where they are based, as collaboration across offices produces better outcomes and improves all of our skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a broad range of transportation and urban planning experience, preferably with a focus on transit operations and planning. A candidate should be able to demonstrate significant expertise in at least five (5) of the following areas:

• Complete streets
• Corridor plans
• Specific area plans
• Short- and long-range transit planning
• Transit/shuttle service design, planning and operations
• Bus Rapid Transit/Rapid Bus
• Light rail, commuter rail, and/or streetcar planning
• Multimodal/intermodal facility planning
• Transit station area planning
• Citywide transportation planning and analysis
• Campus transportation planning
• Parking management
• Bicycle/pedestrian facility planning
• Street design guidelines
• Data collection and performance assessments
• Transportation demand management
• Transport policy, funding, and governance
• Paratransit and demand-responsive services
• Advanced graphics communications (InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Photoshop)
• Traffic analysis and modeling (Synchro, VISSIM, TransCAD)

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Manage projects within a specified budget and timeframe
• Work successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
• Outline and prepare successful proposals and reports
• Analyze a wide range of transportation data and manage the completion of technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports
• Prepare and give effective presentations
• Solve multimodal transportation problems
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Organize and supervise data collection activities in the office and the field

At a minimum, the candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• At least six (6) years of responsible experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in urban or transportation planning, or a related planning field. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including facilitating public workshops.
• The ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in business development a plus, i.e., winning work. If you have public agency experience, grant writing and successful RFP development are applicable skills.

We are looking for someone who can begin immediately.

Salary and Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, carshare and bikeshare membership, pre-tax transit or bicycling benefit, a 401K program, life insurance, and paid time off. Other benefits of the position include a dynamic and self-directed work environment, collaboration with leading planners, and a congenial and supportive office culture. Applicants should include salary requirements in their inquiry.

To apply, please combine a cover letter and resume into a single PDF with the filename format "Firstname Lastname – NY Senior Associate.pdf," and send to:  jobs@nelsonnygaard.com.

No phone calls, please.

Nelson\Nygaard is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Graduate Research Assistant, The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

GRADUATE RESEARCH HOURLY POSITION AVAILABLE FOR FALL SEMESTER 2015

The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a graduate student with experience and/or training in urban planning and/or transportation policy-related research to join a project examining and evaluating Complete Streets policies in jurisdictions across the United States. Working in conjunction with project investigators and other team members, the incumbent for this position will be responsible for reviewing and coding Complete Streets policies from a sample of over 700 communities located throughout the United States.  This is a short-term, hourly position that will commence in the fall and will continue throughout the fall semester and possibly early spring depending on the work progress and funding of the project (up to 20 hours/week).

Key Qualifications:

·       Successful completion of the first year of an urban planning Master’s degree.  A bachelor’s degree will be considered with comparable degree and relevant experience;

·       An interest in the built environment, physical activity, and active transportation related issues;

·       Ability to work 20 hours/week during normal business hours;

·       Experience/familiarity with Complete Streets policies;

·       Research experience;

·       Exceptional  attention to detail;

·       Excellent organizational skills;

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the

·       Ability to follow specific directions, but ask for guidance as needed.

To Apply:

For full consideration, please send a cover letter and copy of your resume or CV to ethrun2@uic.edu .  Applications will be reviewed/accepted until the position is filled. Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

IHRP and UIC are an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

 Please note that this is a temporary hourly position.

Sr. Planner/Transportation Planner, the Collaborative, Inc. - Sandy Springs, GA

Sr. Planner/Transportation Planner

the Collaborative, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Mr. Matt Houser

Email: 

jobs.ga@thecollaborative.com

Location: 

Sandy Springs, GA

The Collaborative is seeking a proven senior planner/transportation planner to join a team of 35-person community development professionals supporting the rapidly growing, 10-year old City of Sandy Springs, GA. Located in metro north Atlanta, the city of 100,000 is a unique experiment in municipal government. On-site contractors perform a large share of the City’s services. The Collaborative, a Boston-based planning, design and communications firm manages the Departments of Community Development, Economic Development and Communications. 

With nearly $1B of commercial development occurring in the city, and over $250M of municipal funds being invested in the creation of a new city center, the position presents an exciting opportunity to lead a key City department in helping the City grow in a sustainable way.

To learn more about the City and community, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofsandyspringsga.org. Salary is $70-75K. The Collaborative offers full benefits. Reasonable relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance in support of short-term and long-range planning activities, plan review, zoning, and building development
• Serves as a key team member of the planning team, bringing a special focus on project access and circulation, transportation impact analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Conducts site plan review for permitting
• Reviews patterns and trends in all modes of transportation in developing recommendations for controlling and regulating community development and services
• Helps establish policies and programs for redevelopment, neighborhood improvement, and plan review with focus on improving mobility through all modes of transportation, complete streets policies, and transit oriented development. 
• Establishes measures to ensure timely and effective implementation
• Works with DPW engineers and applicants to effectively promote community transportation and mobility goals 
• Serves as a technical advisor to City Boards and Commissions, City Council, Assistant City Manager, City Departments, and civic groups on transportation matters related to zoning, plan review, and related matters; interprets ordinances and regulations as they apply to respective areas
• Provides technical assistance to engineers, developers, architects, a variety of agencies, and the general public interested in acquiring information related to, transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience serving as Senior Planner/Senior Transportation Planner or Transportation/Traffic Operations Engineer. Past position(s) should demonstrate extensive experience in urban and transportation planning, traffic operations and design, transit planning, community development, place-making, economic development, and growth management
• Knowledge of current trends in active transportation, complete streets, trip generation, parking requirements, and use of bonus measures to encourage desirable development outcomes 
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of conflicting or competing interests through consensus building, discussion and persuasion
• Knowledge of land use and development principles and practices, engineering, plan review, and building inspection
• Ability to research methods and sources of transportation information related to urban growth and development
• Ability to effectively apply development techniques and practices to the establishment of strategies, programs, goals and objectives
• Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or Urban/Regional Planning desirable; bachelor’s degree in similar fields required.

The Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer