Multimodal Transportation Program Specialist

GGWash; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairfax seeks an innovative Multimodal Transportation Planner to implement and monitor the City’s multimodal program, including bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and scooter initiatives. You will work closely with the Transportation Director, City departments, and regional groups to advance mobility, safety, and accessibility.

Responsibilities include long‑ and short‑range planning, project development, and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field with 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• Virginia knowledge preferred; valid driver’s license required.
• Master’s degree in related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor multimodal transportation programs.
• Coordinate with City departments and regional groups.
• Lead neighborhood transportation programs and policy development.
• Present to City Council and assist with funding applications.
• Oversee bike/pedestrian and transit planning.

Skills

Transportation planning

Policy development

Critical thinking

Problem solving

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning/related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS

Statistical analysis

Job description

• City of Fairfax
• City of Fairfax, City Hall ( 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, VA)
• Full Time
• $88,659.00 - $141,603.00 Annually

Description

The City of Fairfax is seeking an innovative and collaborative transportation professional to join our team as a Multimodal Transportation Planner. This dynamic role plays a key part in shaping the future of mobility in our community while advancing projects and policies that enhance safety, connectivity, and accessibility for all who live, work, and travel in the City.

Under the supervision of the Transportation Director or her designee, this multi-faceted position develops, implements, and monitors the multimodal transportation program in the City of Fairfax. This position includes short- and long-range transportation planning, project development, development review, regional transportation coordination, administration of neighborhood transportation programs and policies, as well as several other functions related to transportation planning and program management. The position works closely with various City departments and City administration and regularly presents to City Council.

Serves as subject matter expert on bicycle and pedestrian planning and best practices.

Knowledgeable about transit planning and best practices.

Manages the short-and long-range planning for bicycle, pedestrian, transit and scooters.

Implements and oversees multimodal transportation programs (i.e. Capital Bikeshare, scooters).

Collects and monitors performance metric data for city transportation programs and assets (i.e. bus ridership, bike and pedestrian counts).

Manages concept plan development for smaller multimodal capital projects (i.e. sidewalk studies, bus stop improvements).

Works with the transportation capital projects manager on the development and design of transportation improvement projects.

Represents the City on regional transportation groups (Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, TPB Tech Committee, WMATA JCC).

Assists with the preparation of funding applications and City operating and capital budgets.

Assists with communications and public engagement for transportation projects, programs, and events.

Reviews transportation elements of site plans and development applications.

Supports the development and implementation of city-wide long-range plans including the Comprehensive Plan and Small Area Plans.

Manages neighborhood transportation programs and petitions (i.e., Traffic Calming, Residential Permit Parking, New Residential Sidewalks).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, GIS or related field with at least five years of progressively responsible, related work experience. Local government experience preferred.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of principles and best practices of transportation planning, policy and best practices, with specific experience and knowledge in bicycle, pedestrian and/or transit planning.

Strategic, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and people management skills.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Master’s degree in related field.

Experience with planning/analysis software and methods such as GIS and statistical analysis.

Knowledge of transportation finance and funding programs, particularly in Virginia.