As GPCOG’s Regional Transportation Planner, you’ll be part of reshaping our region as it emerges from the pandemic and takes advantage of new and exciting opportunities.
The Regional Transportation Planner communicates with municipalities, transit providers, the Maine Department of Transportation, organizational partners, and the public to ensure that our transportation programs are transparent, inclusive, and impactful. The Regional Transportation Planner is involved in the processes that prioritize and select multimodal transportation projects for federal funding and has the exciting opportunity to stay engaged with those projects as they progress through construction.
The Regional Transportation Planner's work will focus on executing the programs of PACTS, the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), ensuring that plans and projects are grounded in regional goals and objectives and compliant with federal and state regulations.
If you have what it takes to envision the endless possibilities for data in the Greater Portland, ME region and the drive to help execute that vision, then you’re someone we want as part of our team! And if you want to part of a supportive, collaborative, fun, and flexible environment, then you’re looking for GPCOG!
What you’ll do:
- Work with team members on annual processes to identify, evaluate, and recommend projects for federal funding.
- Assist with the annual allocation of regional transit funding.
- Coordinate the annual development of the MPO’s four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
- Coordinate with MaineDOT, member municipalities, and transit providers throughout project development (design, engineering, and construction).
- Assist with the development of the two-year Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
- Assist with the implementation of regional policies and initiatives (e.g. Complete Streets, Vision Zero).
- Research best practices and emerging trends, technologies; identify potential funding opportunities; make related recommendations for implementation.
- Assist with GPCOG’s RPO program, which uses state funding for regional transportation planning initiatives.
- Oversee GPCOG’s Civil Rights and Title VI efforts, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and alignment with the four-year TIP.
- Manage consultants on transportation programs and projects, as needed.
- Participates in the MPO’s Committee and Board meetings, as needed, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Prepare maps, charts, and data visualizations; present findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
- Participate in various interagency, local, regional, and state meetings and activities.
- Support the overall operation and administration of GPCOG’s transportation work with consideration for regional goals and priorities.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
What you bring:
- Advanced degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, public policy, program/project administration, or another field that would support the candidate’s ability to carry out the above responsibilities.
- At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
- Ability to understand challenges, think strategically, and identify/implement solutions.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, including the MPO board, elected officials, technical staff, and the public.
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Proficiency in working with spreadsheets and databases.
- Attention to detail and in applying quality-assurance procedures to all products and activities
- A professional commitment to working towards the MPO’s goals for the region, including: providing equitable access; supporting great places; improving safety; expanding transportation choices; protecting the environment; and optimizing infrastructure.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Go to https://tinyurl.com/2pz8e728 to provide your contact information, then
- Upload your cover letter telling us why you want to join GPCOG’s team as a Regional Transportation Planner
- Upload your résumé, highlighting your education, relevant experience, and skills
- While not required, you may wish to upload a brief sample of your work product, which could be an excerpt from a plan, a presentation, or other writing, and
- Submit all of these no later than July 22, 2022
- All applications must be submitted using this application portal to be considered