Works under general supervision of the Administrator of the Regional Transportation Planning department to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement transportation projects funded through federal programs.
1. Prepares and coordinates Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) functions, long range transportation planning, bike ped planning, transit planning, freight planning, travel demand forecasting (TransCAD), Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, and performance based planning.
2. Develops and presents technical information to a wide variety of audiences as related to transportation planning.
3. Collects, analyzes, and interprets social and statistical data for various planning and area studies as related to transportation planning.
4. Prepares maps, charts, models, sketches, and other graphic and visual presentations to illustrate study findings.
5. Attends and conducts MPO planning meetings and responds to public inquiries in person, on the phone, or in writing.
6. Conducts research on transportation related legislation and policies.
7. Prepares summaries, narrative statements, and analyses of the pertinent technical facts reported in project studies.
8. Assists with research and data analysis for special projects.
9. Performs other related duties as required or directed.
KSAs -
1. Ability to work with relational database, spreadsheet software, geographic information software (ArcGIS) and other software systems as needed (e.g., MS Office, Sketch Up, Adobe software).
2. Knowledge of channels to use in obtaining and disseminating information.
3. Ability to develop a plan and work schedule for assigned projects and to implement projects and manage transportation monitoring databases.
4. Ability to evaluate planning projects for technical validity and prepare analytical reports.
5. Ability to explain technical data to a variety of audiences.
6. Knowledge of statistics, and research procedures and sources.
7. Ability to build a consensus with strong written and oral communication skills as required.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
9. Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
10. Effective written and oral communication skills.
11. Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
12. General computer knowledge and skills.
Minimum Qualifications
100% -
1. Two (2) years of experience in transportation planning, or urban planning; AND
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in transportation, urban planning, engineering, environmental science, landscape architecture, geography, or closely related field; OR
3. Master's degree from an accredited university in transportation, urban planning, engineering, environmental science, landscape architecture, geography, or closely related field, preferred.
4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRE
Special Requirements
1. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one upon date of employment