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Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council is Seeking Applicants For:

Transportation Planning Director

Apply by June 15, 2025

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The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), located in Ithaca, NY, is recruiting to fill the position of Transportation Planning Director to lead planning for community transportation programs and manage the County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Transportation Planning Director will provide expert guidance, leadership and support to the ITCTC and wider community in methods to address transportation-related priorities, including highways, bridges and multimodal options, and in implementing, evaluating, and improving initiatives supporting those priorities.

 

Starting salary is $105,061, rising to $110,594 after 9 months. Please include a cover letter and resume with application for employment.

 

Centrally located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College in an area surrounded by Cayuga Lake, dramatic gorges and waterfalls. It has a small-town atmosphere while showcasing the qualities of a larger city through a diverse and active arts and culture scene. More information can be found at https://www.visitithaca.com/ and https://www.liveinithaca.org/.

 

We are looking for a qualified and experienced leader who can create, oversee and administer complex projects and programs and deliver results for our community. The ideal candidate will have expertise in transportation issues and/or experience administering multi-faceted programs.

However, we are primarily looking for a person with a strong vision, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate community partners and implement programs from the ground up.

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It is an exciting time for transportation planning in Tompkins County with the retirement of two of the three full-time staff of the ITCTC and the opportunity to envision a robust, results-driven transportation program. The Transportation Planning Director will lead that work and craft a team that will be responsible for making the vision a reality.

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The deadline for applications is June 15 at 5:00 PM. Tompkins County offers a generous suite of benefits. Please see complete job posting and requirements at https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities

 

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!

 

 

Senior Transportation Planner​​​​

Capital Region Transportation Council

Albany, New York

Position: Full-time (Onsite)
Salary: $87,000-$97,000
Benefits: Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, New York State and Local Retirement System
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description

The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for New York’s 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 a Senior Transportation Planner responsible for leading our community/transportation planning program, and to support our public engagement, equity, transit and Human Services Transportation planning initiatives. The Senior Transportation Planner will be supervised by the Executive Director. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators and self-starters, passionate about planning for a multi-modal regional transportation system, and capable of managing multiple programs and tasks concurrently with a minimal amount of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

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• Master’s degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, environmental studies, public administration, or in a closely related degree field with four (4) years of experience in planning; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering, environmental studies, public administration, or in a closely related degree field with six (6) years of experience in planning; OR

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

• Professional certifications (i.e. AICP) preferred but not required.

Relevant Skills

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• Strong understanding and passion for smart growth and sustainable transportation principles.

• Strong experience in land use and transportation planning including project and program management, consultant management, and project scope of work development.

• Strong research, report writing, and presentation skills. A writing sample is required.

• Ability to communicate complicated planning concepts to the non-planner.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work as a part of a team.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff from local governments, regional agencies, and state agencies as well as community stakeholders and the public.

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

• Proficiency in the use of GIS, graphic design software or other analytic tools.

Responsibilities

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• Managing the Transportation Council’s Linkage Program which provides funding for local governments to prepare community-based transportation and land use plans.

• Managing consultant led planning activities including developing Requests for Proposals, Requests for Expressions of Interest, reviewing consultant proposals, and reviewing consultant developed products.

• Leading the equity, transit, and Human Services Transportation planning initiatives.

• Leading advisory committee and/or task force meetings and developing meeting agendas.

• Supporting our public engagement initiatives and assessments of the public participation process.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of major Transportation Council products including the Metropolitan (or regional) Transportation Plan and Unified Planning Work Program.

• Preparing and reviewing planning documents including text, tables, and graphs.

• Facilitating coordination between municipalities, regional agencies, and state agencies on planning issues and activities.

• Providing technical information and planning assistance to member municipalities regarding land use and transportation planning.

• Representing the Transportation Council at public meetings, project meetings, and other events.

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 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.

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TRANSPORTATION ANALYST

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Utica, New York

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Job Description: The Planning & Program Management Group is responsible for a wide variety of duties and functions. The Transportation Analyst works under the supervision of a Sr. Transportation Analysis, Associate Capital Program Analyst or a Professional Engineer. The duties assigned to this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Local Projects:

• Develop strong working relationships with local municipalities within the 6 county region that have received federal project awards to ensure projects are performed in accordance with the Local Federal Aid Project (LFAP).

•  Prepare, document, and provide follow-up for processing funding agreements and payment reimbursements between NYSDOT and Local municipalities to ensure timely execution.

• Work closely with the Regional Groups: Design, Construction, Environmental, and Right of Way, and Maintenance to monitor project delivery and costs.

• Prepare and present to local municipalities on federal aid eligible grant solicitations and provide technical guidance on the federal process.

• Coordinate annual Local Highway Inventory (LHI) updates with municipalities.

• Perform additional duties, as required and/or directed, to support transportation program and planning related functions.

 

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

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For the complete posting, please visit:

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https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=173104

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JOB OPENING

 ULSTER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

ULSTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (UCTC)

Ulster County, New York State

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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

($41.49/hour (Grade 18))

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The Ulster County Planning Department, as host agency for the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC), seeks a candidate to perform professional transportation planning in one of New York State’s most dynamic and attractive regions.  The UCTC seeks a self-motivated candidate with education and experience in regional transportation planning and the MPO process, with a strong focus on data and technology applications in transportation planning.

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Responsibilities Include:

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• Communication: Maintain the UCTC website, assume responsibility for the mailing list and coordination of office communication.

• GIS and Data Visualizations: Using ArcGIS Pro and Online, develop high quality maps, data dashboards, analyses, and other products in support of UCTC’s many planning initiatives and programs.

• Data Management: Organize, collect, maintain, and update large datasets in coordination with state and regional agencies.

• Technology: Work with both common and specialized software and data products, such as Adobe Suite, Replica, the NYS CLEAR crash data viewer, TransCAD, the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS), Python, and other applications to perform transportation related analyses and communicate results to the public.

• Community Transportation Planning Assistance: Help local municipalities and partner organizations realize their transportation planning goals by providing maps and materials, explaining transportation planning concepts, analyzing local traffic conditions, supporting grant proposals, presenting information, and attending public meetings and other events.

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The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the UCTC traffic count program, as well as contributing to the development of the annual Unified Planning Work Program of UCTC, the Transportation Improvement Program, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and discrete planning projects.  The work also includes an emphasis on traffic safety planning including crash analyses and research. Additional opportunities for expanding focus into transportation planning areas of interest are available.  Project management, report writing, data analysis, public engagement, and working closely with elected officials and the general public are fundamental tasks in this small office.

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The minimum requirements include a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning,  Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, or a closely related field from an accredited university and two (2)years experience in transportation planning of a municipal and/or regional scope; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning,  Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, or a closely related field from an accredited university plus four (4) years of transportation planning-related experience; OR a combination of the above.  The position includes a competitive benefits package and ample opportunities for professional development. This position is covered by NYS Civil Service.  

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Ulster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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How to apply: Interested applicants can apply by sending a statement of interest and resume to Brian Slack, bsla@co.ulster.ny.us.  Please use Senior Transportation Planner Position in the subject line. Finalists will be expected to complete an electronic application through the Ulster County Civil Service Employment Portal at a later point in time.

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Applications accepted through October 18, 2024 or until filled.

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About Ulster County:

Ulster County – where the Catskill Mountains meet the Hudson Valley – offers a variety of historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation attractions dispersed through vibrant communities.  UCTC’s office is located in the historic city of Kingston, but our work often brings us to Ulster County’s many small towns and villages. 

 

UCTC has been integral to assisting Ulster County communities with realizing their transportation goals, including safer streets, walkable communities, progression of a world-class nonmotorized trail system, and expansion of public transit.  Come join our team!

 

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