Senior Transportation Planner — Urban Mobility & Growth

City of Gastonia; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gastonia is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Planner for Transportation to lead our efforts in developing and implementing transportation plans. This role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, enhancing mobility solutions, and contributing to sustainable growth of the city.

The position supports the Transportation Planning Division as staff to the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO, coordinating with local government, NCDOT, and public officials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban, regional, transportation planning, civil engineering, public administration or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in professional planning or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in professional planning.
• AICP and/or PE certification is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
• Collaborate with local governments and NCDOT for project prioritization.
• Advise stakeholders on planning concepts, regulations, and requirements for transportation plans.
• Assist local governments in implementing locally administered projects.
• Review planning proposals for conformity with regulations and plans.
• Prepare reports for governing boards and committees within the MPO planning area.
• Advise citizens on matters relating to transportation planning.
• Prepare notices for public meetings and other planning efforts.
• Develop elements relating to social, economic, physical, transportation, transit, and facility planning, including research, analysis, design, and graphics.

Education

Master’s degree in urban, regional, transportation planning, civil engineering, public administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in professional planning

AICP and/or PE certification is beneficial

Job description

City of Gastonia is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Planner for Transportation to lead our efforts in developing and implementing transportation plans. This role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, enhancing mobility solutions, and contributing to sustainable growth of the city.

The position supports the Transportation Planning Division as staff to the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO, coordinating with local government, NCDOT, and public officials.