Job Opening: Transportation Planner (specializing in Sustainable Transportation Planning)

Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council)

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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 transportation planner, specializing in sustainable transportation planning, to support the development and implementation of the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan, development of a Carbon Reduction Strategy, and implementation of 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. The transportation planner will be supervised by the Executive Director and senior staff and is expected to work in a team environment, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. The transportation planner will spend a minimum of 50% of work time on Clean Cities initiatives. Ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-starters, motivators, and leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in transportation planning, environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental policy, public policy, geography, public administration, or in a closely related degree field; OR

 

• Bachelor’s degree transportation planning, environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental policy, public policy, geography, public administration, or in a closely related degree field with two (2) years of experience in sustainable transportation planning; OR

 

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

Relevant Skills

• Strong understating of sustainable transportation principles and best practices.

• A functional understanding of technical issues related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies (e.g., AFVs, idle reduction, energy efficiency, etc.) is a plus.

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

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proficiency in the use of GIS, graphic design software and analytic tools is a plus.

• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the Clean Cities work plan (this task will comprise 50% of work time) including:

  • Collaborating with relevant government agencies to help them understand how alternative fuel and energy efficient transportation technology can support agency goals.

  • Evaluating applicability and implications of various federal, state, and local laws and other regulatory or policy activities on the Capital District Clean Communities Coalition’s current operations and future activities.

  • Educating the public to promote fuel-efficiency practices and influence current driver trends.

  • Motivating coalition members to attend regular meetings and participate in steering committees and working groups (stakeholders may include city, county, state, and federal government fleets; private fleets; utility fleets; businesses; trade associations; nonprofit organizations; and schools)

• Supporting the development of major Transportation Council planning products.

• Assisting with public participation activities.

• Organizing workshops, webinars, and related events on sustainable transportation planning topics.

• Conducting research, data gathering and analysis.

• 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 consultant developed products.

Benefits
Transportation Council employees participate in the New York State and Local Retirement System and receive fringe benefits similar to state employees including medical and dental insurance as well as vacation, personal, and sick leave.

Salary range begins at $63,110.

The Transportation Council is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Send cover letter and resume by November 3, 2023, to:
Sandy Misiewicz, AICP
Executive Director
Capital Regional Transportation Council
1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, New York 12205
or email info@capitalmpo.org

 

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IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY

GIS Technician

Grade 12

Orange County Government Department of Planning

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The Orange County Department of Planning is now accepting applications to fill the position of GIS Technician. This position is allocated in the Competitive Class. The nature of the appointment is provisional pending outcome of the Civil Service Examination Process. Civil Service Examination will be announced at a later date.

This work involves responsibility for performance of technical work related to geographical information systems including collecting and reviewing source data, updating and maintaining central GIS database, and assisting in the completion of various GIS mapping in support of County and municipal needs and services. The work involves the use of multiple GIS software programs in performing tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level official in accordance with established policies and procedures with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

1. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Urban, Regional or Municipal Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography or related field; OR

2. Completion of sixty (60) and two (2) years experience developing and maintaining geographical information systems.

Note: Your degree or credits must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree or credits were awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

STARTING SALARY:      New Employees - $28.8449; $52,497.72 annually
                                         County Employees - As per CSEA contract for Grade 12
 

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Orange County Planning Department
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
ATTN: Ellen Russell
EMAIL: erussell@orangecountygov.com

Open announcement until position is filled

Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com​

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Planner

Orange County Government

Department of Planning

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Applications are now being accepted by the Department of Planning to fill a Planner vacancy. The Department of Planning is the host agency for the Orange County Transportation Council (OCTC), which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Orange County. The Planner in this position will primarily be assigned to the OCTC work program. The nature of the appointment is temporary substitute. Once the permanent holder attains status in another position, this position will become provisional pending outcome of Civil Service exam. Civil Service Exam is required for permanent appointment (exam date to be announced at a later date).

The work involves responsibility for assisting in the administration of OCTC programs and contributing to the preparation of studies, surveys and special planning projects as administered through the Orange County Department of Planning and OCTC. The Planner in this position will have the opportunity to contribute to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development. The work is carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures and involves the performance of a variety of planning activities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Planning with latitude for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. As incumbents gain planning work experience, supervision may be exercised over assigned staff. Does related work as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

1. Possession of a Master’s degree in Community, Regional, Urban or City Planning; OR

2. Possession of a Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Government, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field and six (6) months of experience in municipal, county or regional planning; OR

3. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Community, Regional, Urban or City Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Government, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in municipal, county or regional planning; OR

4. One (1) year of experience as a Planner Trainee in the Orange County Department of Planning.

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS PREFERED: Demonstrated understanding of multimodal transportation planning; Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Proficient in ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office; Demonstrated time management & organizational skills; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with teams and coalitions, and working with diverse stakeholders. Preference to AICP certification.

Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

2023 STARTING SALARY: $33.3176 per hour; $60,638.03 annually

SUBMIT RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Orange County Planning Department
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
ATTN: Ellen Russell
EMAIL: erussell@orangecountygov.com

Open announcement until position is filled.

Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com

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Principal Planner

Orange County Government

Department of Planning

 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Principal Planner. The nature of this appointment is provisional pending outcome of a Civil Service Examination.

This supervisory position is responsible for specialized professional and technical work related to municipal, community, county, and regional transportation planning, especially as it relates to the federally mandated allocation of federal transportation and capital funds under the auspices of the Orange County Transportation Council, which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Orange County (MPO). Work is performed under the supervision of the Commissioner of Planning with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out transportation planning activities. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

1. Possession of a Master's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and four (4) years of experience where the primary function of the position was Regional, County, Municipal or Transportation planning activities, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning; OR​

2. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Planning or closely related field and six (6) years of experience as outlined in (A) above, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in the field of transportation planning.

 

2023 Starting Salary: County Employees – According to CSEA contract for Grade 18
New Employees – Grade 18, Step 02 - $45.8473/hr.; $83,442.09 annually.

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, and NYS Retirement.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

SUBMIT RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Commissioner of Planning
Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924

Or via email to:
erussell@orangecountygov.com

Open announcement until position is filled

Employment applications can be downloaded from Orange County’s website. Please visit www.orangecountygov.com and follow the link to the Department of Human Resources page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.orangecountygov.com

 

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Genesee Transportation Council (GTC)

Program Manager - Active Transportation (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

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JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Program Manager – Active Transportation is responsible for overseeing all Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Public Transportation Planning for the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC). GTC is the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, which includes the Rochester, New York metropolitan area and is comprised of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties. The Region is home to 1.2 million residents with nearly 30,000 establishments within its borders that provide 545,000 jobs. The surface transportation system includes approximately 27,000 federal-aid eligible lane miles, 1,600 bridges, public transit services in all nine counties, extensive deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 340 miles of multi-use trails, and two Class I and several short line railroads.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the development of transportation plans and policies at the regional and community level to address place-making and pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation access.

• Ensure that pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation concerns are fully considered within the context of the Long-Range Transportation Plan.

• Represent GTC with community groups, partner agencies, and local project sponsors.

• Review and comment on project development activities to ensure positive outcomes for active transportation uses.

• Maintain the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for the region. As a follow-on activity to Coordinated Plan maintenance and authorship, serve as a representative of the agency to regional mobility management entities and their associated mobility management enhancement initiatives.

• Participate in the evaluation and selection of projects under the Transportation Alternatives Program, the FTA Section 5310 program, and other funding opportunities relevant to Active Transportation.

• Ensure that programs and projects address all ages, abilities, incomes and equitably serve all people and neighborhoods throughout the region.

• Advance an active transportation program that meets the Region’s mobility, environmental, and public health goals and supports the economy.

• Identify trends and best practices to develop new initiatives and projects that are integrated with and support other regional programs and policies.

• Provide subject matter expertise with regard to pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or Public Administration or related field, plus a minimum of 7 years professional experience

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• Master’s Degree in related field plus a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

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Reports to: Executive Director - GTC

Supervises: Periodically supervises student interns for select projects.

Wage: $35.00/hr - $38.00/hr (depending on experience)

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Click Here For Full Job Description PDF: GTC Program Manager - Active Transportation

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CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://myrts.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=1785&iframe=0

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Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project Manager

Tompkins-Consolidated Area Transit

Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible

$70,000/year

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Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance (many of these 100% employer paid); paid time off; and 401(k) with generous employer contribution.

 

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) is searching for an experienced project manager with a passion for issues related to clean transportation and equity to take leadership of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access project. The primary objective of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access project is to increase access to clean electric transportation options for all households in Ithaca and Tompkins County, with priority on assuring equitable delivery to low income and transportation disadvantaged households. The clean electric transportation options will include, but are not limited to, bus, bike, car share, and on-demand alternative transportation options. Through partnership with several community-based organizations, this project aims to bolster existing transportation services and implement several innovative new services to address needs within these communities.

 

The successful candidate will be someone who is looking forward to taking on their next challenge and who has a proven track record of successfully completing projects. This person will possess strong interpersonal skills to establish positive and productive professional relationships as needed to enhance project outcomes and efficacy, the ability to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

 

Essential Functions:

• Develop project timelines, delegate tasks and monitor progress of the project

• Coordinate with the Procurement Manager to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations that are associated with the NYSERDA Clean Transportation grant

• Coordinate with IT department to ensure compatibility with current systems

• Coordinate with sub-contractors, outside contractors and vendors to clarify and track specific requests for products and services pursuant to the project goals

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with sub-contractors, TCAT staff, outside vendors, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss project updates

• Remain abreast of best practices, trends and technologies in the transit industry, and in the transportation industry in general

• Communicate with key stakeholders and sub-contractors to ensure quality control measures are implemented and that project objectives are met

• Prepare and present reports to TCAT senior management, the TCAT Board of Directors, sub-contractor representatives, and NYSERDA representatives

• Lead project from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation

• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring project remains within scope, schedule, and defined budget, in collaboration with project staff from sub-contractors and NYSERDA representatives

• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements

• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs

• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning or related field and four (4) years of project coordination encompassing project planning & development, procurement and contract management; advanced degree preferred

• Experience in the transit industry preferred

• Experience in the clean transportation space and a passion for issues related to clean transportation and equity preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Proven ability to proactively manage projects, anticipate issues, and minimize impacts on quality, budget, and schedule in order to drive projects to a successful conclusion in a collaborative manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of reports to stakeholders

• Proven ability to document, communicate and disseminate information in a timely manner.

• Ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

• Proficiency with project management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite

• Proven success working with all levels of management

 

Click here to apply.

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