Senior Transportation Specialist

ICF; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF, a global advisory and technology services firm, is seeking a Senior Transportation Specialist to join its Transportation Line of Business in the Buffalo-Niagara region. The role supports and, depending on experience, leads transportation planning projects for state, regional, and local clients.

The candidate will work on multimodal planning, performance-based strategies, stakeholder engagement, and technical analysis, with regular in-person participation in Buffalo and occasional travel

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in transportation planning, mobility, or community development initiatives for public-sector organizations.
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects, manage multiple deliverables, and work effectively with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Experience working with transportation agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, transit providers, municipalities, or community-based organizations in New York State.
• Ability to participate regularly in in-person activities in the Buffalo-Niagara region and travel occasionally elsewhere in Western and Upstate New York.

Responsibilities

• Supporting or leading multimodal transportation planning assignments involving sustainable mobility, transportation demand management, long-range planning, mobility programs, resilience, and technical assistance.
• Conducting research and technical analysis to synthesize transportation, demographic, land use, policy, program, and performance information, as well as stakeholder and public priorities, into findings and recommendations.
• Preparing clear technical and public-facing materials, including reports, memoranda, strategic plans, presentations, and factsheets.
• Planning and facilitating stakeholder and public engagement including workshops, focus groups, interviews, and other outreach, both virtually and in-person.
• Coordinating project or task activities, schedules, and budgets with ICF team members, subcontractors, and clients.
• Pursuing new business opportunities and supporting proposals with a focus on state and local clients.

Skills

Transportation planning

Mobility

Community development

Research

Analytical writing

Verbal communication

Facilitation

Project coordination

Public engagement

Education

Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field

Job description

Senior Transportation Specialist

Location : Buffalo NY or surrounding region

About ICF - Transportation Consulting Portfolio

ICF's Transportation Line of Business specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF's work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, state departments of transportation, and metropolitan planning organizations. We specialize in developing multimodal transportation plans; conducting needs assessments; analyzing transportation system performance data; evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing technical assistance resources; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.

Job Description

ICF is seeking a Senior Transportation Specialist to join our Transportation Line of Business. This position will support and, depending on experience, lead/support transportation planning projects, program implementation, and stakeholder coordination for state, regional, and local clients. The position will have a particular focus on transportation initiatives in Western and Upstate New York, while also offering opportunities to contribute to national transportation planning, research, and technical assistance efforts.

This position will work on a diverse portfolio of projects that includes transportation demand management, long-range and performance-based transportation planning, multimodal mobility, accessible transportation technology, transportation resilience, rural and community-focused technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement. The position requires the ability to support in-person meetings, workshops, and outreach activities in the Buffalo-Niagara region and elsewhere in Western and Upstate New York.

The successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Transportation demand management, mobility management, shared mobility, first- and last-mile transportation, or programs that expand alternatives to driving alone.
• Metropolitan/regional or statewide long-range transportation planning.
• Multimodal transportation planning involving transit, walking, bicycling, roadways, freight, shared mobility, or demand-responsive services.
• Transportation system performance analysis and measurement or project prioritization.
• Public and stakeholder engagement on transportation initiatives, including focus groups, workshops, surveying, public meetings, and coordination with community-based organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting or leading multimodal transportation planning assignments involving sustainable mobility, transportation demand management, long-range planning, mobility programs, resilience, and technical assistance.
• Conducting research and technical analysis to synthesize transportation, demographic, land use, policy, program, and performance information, as well as stakeholder and public priorities, into findings and recommendations.
• Preparing clear technical and public-facing materials, including reports, memoranda, strategic plans, presentations, and factsheets.
• Planning and facilitating stakeholder and public engagement including workshops, focus groups, interviews, and other outreach, both virtually and in-person.
• Coordinating project or task activities, schedules, and budgets with ICF team members, subcontractors, and clients.
• Pursuing new business opportunities and supporting proposals with a focus on state and local clients.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant professional experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in transportation planning, mobility, or community development initiatives for public-sector organizations.
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects, manage multiple deliverables, and work effectively with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Experience working with transportation agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, transit providers, municipalities, or community-based organizations in New York State.
• Ability to participate regularly in in-person activities in the Buffalo-Niagara region and travel occasionally elsewhere in Western and Upstate New York.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Workplace Discrimination Rights and Benefits

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

New York Remote Office (NY99)