Metro COG Assistant Transportation Planner Position
Metro COG is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant Transportation Planner. The position is full-time with additive benefits. Further information is provided below.
General activities include:
Public interaction, project research, data collection & retrieval, analyses of technical data, transportation planning efforts, and coordination with Metro COG’s GIS Specialist.
This position may be called upon to assist with many other aspects of Metro COG’s work program, including:
· interaction with the public
· planning and implementing on-line and in-person public engagement events
· preparing special studies
· assisting with and building skills in project management
· collection & retrieval of socio-economic data
· staffing of diverse committee assignments
· completion of transportation-related planning efforts, and coordination with local city and county staff and other stakeholders on matters related to transportation and regional land use planning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in geographical sciences, urban planning, transportation planning, civil engineering or a related major is the minimum qualification
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in community development, urban planning, transportation planning. Metropolitan and/or regional planning experience is preferred
Desirable Skills:
- a growing understanding of inter-jurisdictional planning principles
- strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
- familiarity or experience with the use of ArcGIS or other GIS applications; strong ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally
- a proficiency in basic research and computer techniques
- growing competency in transportation, and transit planning issues; and the desire and ability to coordinate on-line and in-person public engagement methods and committee functions
An employee should also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, transit directors, planners, public officials, committee members, private organizations, and the general public.
Apply Today!
Interested individuals should send a resume (PDF format required) with a cover letter, and Metro COG General Application / Title VI EEO Survey Information Request via mail and/or email to Ben Griffith, Executive Director.
Please state availability and intent to work in the cover letter.
Email: griffith@fmmetrocog.org
Mail: Ben Griffith, Executive Director