Freight & Goods Movement Planner - Regional Transportation

Greater Nashville Regional Council; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully paid pension

401(k) match up to 3%

Job summary

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) seeks a professional planner to advance freight and goods movement planning within its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The role supports multi-modal investments for the Nashville area, coordinating with MPO processes and state and local partners.

The ideal candidate has transportation planning experience, a master’s degree in a related field, and strong data visualization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics, public policy, engineering, community and regional planning, or related field is required.
• At least two years of professional experience in transportation planning or a related setting.
• A bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience may substitute for the master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in developing local and regional plans using data and trend analyses.
• Develop maps and other data visualizations to support decision making.
• Present staff reports to elected officials, planning boards, and the public.
• Coordinate with planning and engineering firms and local jurisdictions.
• Strengthen partnerships with community groups, universities, and government entities.
• Engage in industry associations and continue education on best practices.

Skills

Transportation planning

Data visualization

Public speaking

Partnership building

Education

Master's degree in logistics, public policy, engineering, community and regional planning, or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) seeks a professional planner to advance freight and goods movement planning within its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The role supports multi-modal investments for the Nashville area, coordinating with MPO processes and state and local partners.

The ideal candidate has transportation planning experience, a master’s degree in a related field, and strong data visualization and communication skills.