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Director, Office of Transportation Planning | Senior Transit Planner | Transportation Planner III

Director, Office of Transportation Planning

General Purpose

Responsible for advising, assisting and acting on behalf of the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in planning, development, implementation and administration of commission transportation related programs and projects as assigned in support of the agency’s role as the region’s designated transportation metropolitan planning organization and development district. Directs the preparation of required program documents that include: the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in addition to other financial projections, project budgets, RFP’s, and project scope descriptions. Manages the day-to-day issues related to assigned staff. Represents the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at local, state and national levels on community, transportation, and economic development issues.

Essential Functions

  • Applies federal and state transportation planning guidelines in the development and management of all related programs.
  • Create and facilitate collaborative networks of federal, state, and local concerns to promote effective regional transportation planning.
  • Ensure that the agency meets all requirements necessary to maintain its MPO designation.
  • Analyzes transportation trends to formulate policies, plans and programs and recommends improvements for programs.
  • Represents the agency on national, state and regional levels to promote regional growth.
  • Applies knowledge of public and private funding and grant programs in the development and execution of the transportation planning program budget.
  • Consults with staff, government agencies, business, private organizations, and the public to discuss issues, coordinate activities, build consensus and resolve problems regarding transportation planning policy and related matters.
  • Directs and conducts studies and research and prepares reports and other publications relating to operational trends and program objectives and accomplishments.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of staff. Directs organizational units such as Program Development, Transit Planning, Operations and Safety, and Transportation Demand Management.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other staff and units on potential discretionary and alternative funding mechanisms and applications in support of fiscally challenged transportation needs across the region.
  • Reviews and analyzes legislation, laws, public policy, and public opinion and recommends changes to promote and support interests of the Region.
  • Provide status reports to funders, executive team, transportation committees, and Commission board members.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering or other closely related field preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience with a minimum of two years program management experience.
  • Two (2) years’ experience of working with public officials at all levels and the media.
  • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and private funding and grant programs related to Metropolitan Planning Organizations preferred.
  • General computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications.

Why SPC?

SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
  • 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
  • Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Tuition assistance

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
  • 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.

Senior Transit Planner

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.

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.

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.
  • Strong management, organizational, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
  • 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

Why SPC?

SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
  • 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
  • Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Tuition assistance

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
  • 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.

Transportation Planner III

General Purpose

Supports the development, implementation and administration of transportation operations and safety related programs and projects. Develops and delivers oral and written reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.

Essential Functions

  • Develops, implements, and administers work plans for various operations and safety planning initiatives.
  • Manages, researches, and coordinates data on Congestion Management Program and other transportation data.
  • Participates in road safety audits, corridor operations planning studies, and other specialized studies.
  • Assists in the administration of the Regional Traffic Signal Program.
  • Manages the southwestern PA Regional ITS Architecture and supports Intelligent Transportation Systems planning. 
  • Performs field work on an as need basis. 
  • Serves as a liaison with the public, and various government agencies promoting regional transportation planning.
  • Works independently and constructively in teams that span multiple SPC sections and with outside agencies and project committees using communication and personal initiative to successfully collaborate and achieve multiple objectives.
  • Analyze data and communicate findings through various forms to staff and other agencies as required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with local, regional, state, and federal officials. 
  • Reviews, writes, and edits reports, technical memorandums, and meeting summaries.
  • Prepares maps, graphics, and reports in support of planning activities.
  • Plans, makes preparation for, and staffs both technical and specialty meetings.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Geography or other closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
  • At least 3-5 years of transportation planning or related experience.
  • General computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with the ability to learn new software applications.
  • Experience with desktop and online GIS based software is desired. 
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong management, organizational, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
  • 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

Why SPC?

SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
  • 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
  • Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Tuition assistance

To Apply:

  • Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
  • 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.