Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner

East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) has an opening for a Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner in the Transportation Planning Department. This position will report directly to the Corridor & Long-Range Planning Coordinator. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the long-range planning process and corridor/multimodal planning projects.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

" Supporting the long-range plan update and transportation performance management program

" Researching, collecting, and analyzing transportation data for the satisfactory completion of required studies, reports, plans or other products

" Preparing and editing presentations, informational materials, memos, maps and written reports

" Participating in discrete planning studies for roadway and transit investments

" Support oversight of consultant work, public outreach, and agency coordination activities.

Job Qualifications:

" Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning including current literature and recent developments in regional planning.

" Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools to analyze regional trends, track key performance measures, and to translate complex research into clear, actionable reports.

" Familiarity with livability/sustainability/economic concepts as they apply to transportation system development and design.

" Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to the general public.

Desired Qualifications:

" Knowledge of federal metropolitan planning requirements

" Knowledge of performance-based planning and/or performance measurement

" Experience with community engagement

" Understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process

The successful candidate for this position will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, public policy, civil engineering, or a closely related field. One (1) year of directly related professional experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and professional experience is preferred.

There is potential for a promotion to a Planner II once the employee meets all qualifications for that level position, is fully trained, and can take over the full responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the performance-based planning program.

All applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States.

The salary range for this position begins at $45,602 annually, with actual starting salary based on background and experience. EWG offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with employer match, and generous paid time off (vacation, holiday, and sick leave).

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to: careers@ewgateway.org with the subject line: Long-Range/Corridor Transportation Planner Application.