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Senior Transit Planner (Transportation Planner III)

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Full-time

General Purpose: Leads in the development, implementation and administration of select commission transit related programs and projects. Develops and delivers oral and written reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Essential Functions:

  • Leads and advises staff in the development, implementation, coordination, and administration of work plans for various planning initiatives.
  • Serves as a liaison with the public, and various other agencies promoting regional transit and related transportation and land use planning at the local, state, and national levels. Assists with facilitating the Transit Operator Committee meetings and coordinates transit TIP requests with other staff.
  • Researches, compiles, analyzes and coordinates technical and policy area information pertaining to the agency’s program activity.
  • Applies federal and state transportation planning regulations in the development of communications concerning the agency’s program activity internally and externally via oral and written communications.
  • Maintains and updates files on program activity.
  • Reviews and edits select reports and technical memorandums.
  • Processes and summarizes input and communications for possible inclusion in plan and program development.
  • Plans, prepares for, and staffs both technical and specialty meetings.
  • Develops and maintains partnerships with other planning agencies within the region.
  • Writes Requests for Proposals, evaluates bids, and recommends consultants for support of various planning programs and projects.
  • Reviews work of outside contractors to monitor progress on select projects.
  • Applies knowledge of federal and state transportation funding to secure and maintain grant programs.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

 

Educational Background: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Five (5) years of transportation planning experience.
  • General computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation for in-region travel and a valid driver’s license. Due to the nature of this position, some work sites will be unavailable by public transit.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills; strong analytical and computer/technical skills are required.
  • Reading Comprehension, Information Gathering, Critical Thinking, Synthesis/Reorganization
  • Problem Identification, Coordination, Judgment & Decision Making
  • Idea Generation & Evaluation, Systems Perception
  • Mathematics & English Language
Additional Information: 

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]
  • SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.

 

SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director.

 

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.

Organization Info

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Our mission is to help direct the use of state and federal transportation and economic development funds allocated to the region—approximately $35 billion through 2045. We work closely with counties, cities, municipalities, and townships access this funding and support them with their planning needs.

Programs: 

Our organization strives to plan new transportation solutions, build a competitive economy, and manage water resources to create a world-class infrastructure filled with healthy, liveable communities.

The Corporation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, accounts for all funds, enters into contracts, and employs a staff to support the Commission’s work.  Our operations are funded through a combination of federal and state planning grants, SPC member contributions, in-kind service contributions, and grants from private foundations to support various transportation planning and economic development projects. Resources are applied to the core functions including SPC’s daily administrative operations and agency Work Programs.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 12 2024
Active Until: 
Apr 12 2024
Hiring Organization: 
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation
industry: 
Nonprofit