Director of Transit Planning

Palm Tran; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Tran in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a senior-level executive to direct the Planning Division. The role directs scheduling, bus stops/shelters, strategic planning, and research with a focus on implementing long- and short-range plans and funding support.

You will oversee transit plans, route planning, and service-change evaluations, and represent Palm Tran at public hearings and with agencies. Requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, five years of professional transit planning experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, plus five years of transit planning experience.
• Master’s degree or AICP certification is preferred.
• Florida Driver's License is required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Palm Tran's Planning Division activities including scheduling, bus stops and shelters, and research and analysis.
• Lead long- and short-range transportation system planning initiatives and funding support.
• Oversee transportation plans, route planning, and evaluation of service changes.
• Represent Palm Tran at public hearings, meetings, advisory boards, and with other government agencies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Engineering, Business, Public Administration or related field

Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

American Institution of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Associate Degree with 10 years experience

High School Diploma with 12 years experience

Job description

This is senior level executive, managerial and technical work directing and coordinating the activities of Palm Tran's Planning division. An employee in a position allocated to this class plans, organizes, directs all the activities of the Transportation Planning Division including; scheduling, bus stops and shelters, strategic planning, and research and analysis. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for carrying out long and short range transportation system planning initiatives and funding support. Focuses on strategic plan implementation that supports a comprehensive approach to meeting the transportation needs of the county; oversees the development of transportation system plans, transit route planning, evaluating proposed service adjustments, and coordinating with key agencies. Work will include representing Palm Tran at Public hearings and meetings, advisory boards and committees, other governmental agencies, and the public. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluation of results obtained.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Transportation, Urban Planning, Engineering, Business, Public Administration or related field; plus, five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in transit planning; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

• Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field
• American Institution of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

EQUIVALENCY

• Associate Degree with 10 years of experience
• High School Diploma with 12 years of experience