Senior Transit Planner

Reporting to the Regional Director of Transit Planning, this position will perform various transit and transportation planning work activities of the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL). Developing short-term and long-term plans based on data analysis, community input, and FTA regulatory requirements for the Xpress program. Developing short-term and long-term plans based on data analysis, community input, and FTA regulatory requirements for the Xpress program.

Work activities will include but are not limited to:

• Producing and managing the production of planning analyses and reports for multimodal planning issues and topics.

• Managing regional transit planning projects.

• Lead outreach efforts for a variety of audiences including Authority boards, policymakers, stakeholder interest groups, and the public.

• Managing projects and tasks assigned to employees, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and vendors.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• In consultation with the Director of Planning, design and carry out an annual work program for the Planning team.

• Manage a collaborative effort to conduct multimodal planning activities, including but not limited to the ATL Regional Transit Plan and the annual Transit Report.

• Create, maintain, review, and administer project schedules, budgets, and plans.

• Work with a broad range of professionals and internal and external stakeholders to define, implement, and track the progress of projects and programs and address relevant associated issues and challenges.

• Conduct research and analysis to identify transportation needs and opportunities for improvement.

• Design transit routes and schedules to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and the rider's experience.

• Collaborate with government agencies, transportation authorities, and community groups to gather input and ensure alignment of transit plans with community needs.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of transit services through performance metrics and rider feedback.

• Participate in public meetings and forums to present transit plans and gather community feedback.

• Prepare and deliver presentations and advise various councils, boards, commissions, committees, working groups, the public, internal staff, and elected officials on various transit planning-related issues.

• Develop and verify technical reports and content, serves as a technical specialist, representing the ATL, and/or area of subject matter at meetings with external planning partners and officials.

• Interact with external consultants, contractors, suppliers, and vendors to organize project development and implementation.

• Maintain a consistent, high-quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and interacting with various stakeholders, clients, the public, other external customers, and members within internal business units.

• Utilize word processing, database, spreadsheet, GIS, and presentation software.

• Lead, support, contribute to, and guide a wide array of teams comprised of staff and consultants from various disciplines including but not limited to planning, funding/finance, engineering, and data science.

• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the transit and land development industries and apply pertinent knowledge and creative thinking to the performance of assigned responsibilities.

• Serves as project manager, developing methodologies, analyses, and planning contracts and invoice payments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to make sound business decisions with minimal direction.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing applicable transit, land use, and development program areas.

• Excellent communication skills and finesse, along with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely across a broad range of audiences.

• Interpersonal dynamics acumen.

• Aptitude to lead and supervise others.

• Knowledge of transit operations, regulatory requirements, and transportation funding mechanisms.

• Strong multi-tasking skills and desire to work in a team-focused environment.

• Proficient in the use of standard office computers and associated software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with spatial analysis software such as GIS, Conveyal, Remix, etc., as well as with design programs such as InDesign is preferred.

• Knowledge of city and regional planning concepts and implementation, policies impacting metropolitan areas.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, industrial management, transportation, or urban planning PLUS a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of hands-on experience relating to transit operations, transit planning, new mobility technology, or land use planning. Must be highly organized, possess excellent written, organizational, and decision-making skills, and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. High energy and willingness to work as a team player is required. Possess the core values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in related or applicable field. Five (5) plus years of related experience in transit, transportation, urban planning, and/or land use planning. Prior experience working for a transit agency or regional planning organization. Knowledge of new mobility solutions and associated applications.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in transportation-related work; or three (3) years of experience at the lower level (TRP062) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: TRA04AR

• Number of Openings: 1

• Advertised Salary: $70k - $75k annually

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: Jul 12, 2024