Planning Manager, Transportation - Lexington

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (KY) seeks a Planning Manager for the Transportation Section. The role oversees highway and transit planning, MPO activities, long-range planning, TIP, congestion management, and bike/pedestrian planning.

The manager will guide staff and programs and support the Director of Planning on various projects. The successful candidate will direct planning staff, manage multiple programs, and coordinate with agencies to advance transportation initiatives and

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, lead, and manage all staff and programs within the Transportation Section.
• Assist the Director of Planning to accomplish tasks through problem solving and project management.

Job description

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT (KY)
The City of Lexington (KY) is seeking a Planning Manager within the Transportation Section of the Division of Planning. The transportation section is responsible for all aspects of highway and transit planning, including the Lexington Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), long range transportation planning, the Transportation Improvement Program, congestion management, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. The manager will plan, direct, lead, and manage all staff and programs within the section and assist the Director of Planning to accomplish tasks through problem solving and managing specific projects.