Transportation/Regional Planner
Organization: Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments
Website: http://ctmetro.org
Posted: September 20, 2024 | Closing: October 31, 2024
Job Description
Essential Duties (including but not limited to):
- Support the development and maintenance of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP);
- Prepare and manage transportation/corridor plans, transit oriented development, brownfields, etc.;
- Facilitate public outreach/participation/education for various initiatives;
- Assist with the development of short- and long-range work plans, procedures, budgets and schedules;
- Develop written and data reports to support the transportation planning process;
- Use GIS to develop maps and spatially illustrate trends, patterns and operating conditions;
- Conduct land parcel analyses, network analyses, freight analyses, business inventories and transportation impact assessments.
- Assist in the development of federal and state grant application, as well as grant administration.
- Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions determined by supervisor.
Qualifications:
The position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in city/regional planning, transportation management, public administration or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred OR an appropriate combination of education and experience. Proficiency in using the Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a must. Ability to use ArcGIS, traffic assessment and modeling software, including Highway Capacity Software/TransCAD as well as experience in Geographic Information Systems is preferred. This is a full-time position, with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Email info@ctmetro.org