Job Opening: Transportation Planner for the Capital Region Transportation Council

The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Capital Region based in Albany, New York. The Transportation Council works with State, regional, and local government partners to plan for and implement a safe, resilient, and modern transportation system. We are seeking Transportation Planners to support the development and implementation of the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan, support community planning studies, work with geospatial data and use GIS, and to implement Clean Cities programs. Clean Cities is a US Department of Energy program with a network of coalitions that provide educational and networking opportunities on alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and alternative fuel vehicles. The Transportation Council hosts the Capital District Clean Communities Coalition. Transportation planners will be supervised by the Executive Director and senior staff and are expected to work in a team environment, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-starters, motivators, and leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, GIS, geospatial sciences, geography, environmental planning, or a related field; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, GIS, geospatial sciences, geography, environmental planning, or a related field with two (2) years of workplace experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above.

Relevant Skills

• Understanding of transportation planning principles and best practices.

• Understanding of sustainable transportation principles and practices. A foundational understanding of technical issues related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies (e.g., idle reduction, energy efficiency, etc.) is a plus.

• Understanding of the connection between land use, transportation, and community design.

• Strong technical, written and presentation skills. A writing sample is required.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and experience with Adobe Creative Suite products.

• Experience with ESRI software products including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Familiarity with ArcGIS StoryMaps, ArcGIS Network Analyst, and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst is a plus.

• Experience with public participation and the use of social media.

• Experience with data collection in the field.

• Experience with map design in ArcPro. A map sample may be requested.

• Experience analyzing spatial information and communicating that information.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the Clean Cities work plan including promotion of alternative fuel vehicle technologies, fuel-efficiency practices, organizing training and workshops, and assessing the infiltration of alternative fuel vehicles in the regional fleet.

• Supporting the development of major Transportation Council planning products including is Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

• Assisting with public participation activities.

• Drafting technical memos and assisting with the preparation of planning documents including text, tables, and graphs.

• Supporting senior staff in managing consultant led planning activities including developing project scopes of work, reviewing consultant proposals, and reviewing draft products.

• Collecting, researching, managing, and analyzing transportation planning and infrastructure data, including demographic data (ACS, CTPP, & 2020 Census), crash data for safety planning, and data related to performance measures.

• Building, enriching, and maintaining databases and geodatabases.

• Creating maps and reports to support regional and local planning studies.

• Developing web maps and data dashboards

Location: Albany, NY

Position: Full-time (Onsite)

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits: Paid Time Off; Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, New York State and Local Retirement System

Application Deadline: June 14, 2024

The Transportation Council is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample by June 14, 2024, to:

Sandra Misiewicz, AICP Executive Director

Capital Regional Transportation Council

1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, New York 12205

or email info@capitalmpo.org

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us and we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.