Transit Planner

City-of-Fredericksbur; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid leave and paid training

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg seeks a Transit Planner to support the Transit Strategic Plan, manage projects, and optimize routes and services in Fredericksburg, VA. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments and community stakeholders to enhance mobility and service quality.

The candidate should have a degree in planning, at least one year of relevant experience, and proficiency with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning or urban planning; transit or local government experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of responsible administrative experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS, GIS software, and ITS; familiarity with ADA standards and public transit regulations.

Responsibilities

• Route and Service Optimization: Review and suggest changes to bus routes and paratransit services to improve punctuality and ridership.
• Compliance and Strategic Planning: Assist in developing the Transit Strategic Plan and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather data for scheduling, route design, evaluation and planning.
• Communication and Outreach: Prepare reports and materials, present recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of transit operations

ADA standards familiarity

Public transportation planning

Communication and outreach skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning or urban planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ArcGIS / GIS software

Intelligent Transit Software (ITS)

Adobe Suite

Job description

Transit Planner

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Navigate Your City. Plan with Precision.

Hiring Range: $49,864 - $54,850 DOQ

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

What You’ll Do

The Transit Planner supports FXBGO!'s transportation planning by managing projects and activities related to the Transit Strategic Plan. Key responsibilities include:

• Route and Service Optimization Recommend changes to bus routes and paratransit services to improve punctuality and increase ridership, as well as analyzing service change requests and new bus stop proposals.
• Compliance and Strategic Planning Assist in the development of the Transit Strategic Plan, ensuring compliance with regulations like ADA standards, and conducting research to support goals for transit-dependent and Title VI populations.
• Data Collection and Analysis Gather and analyze data to support scheduling, route design, service evaluation, and planning. This includes conducting surveys, analyzing transit data, and interpreting statistics for transit planning.
• Communication and Outreach Support communication strategies and outreach related to the Transit Strategic Plan. This includes preparing reports, presenting recommendations, and creating publication materials such as brochures and fact sheets.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

• A Career with Purpose Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
• Comprehensive Benefits The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning or related field; experience in transit or local government preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) years of experience performing responsible administrative work, and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of transit operations, management practices, government, applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting public transportation; principles, practices and techniques of transit or urban planning.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite; including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ArcGIS, GIS software, and Intelligent Transit Software (ITS) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Suites

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

While the position is open until filled, completed City applications with resumes and a cover letter should be submitted to Human Resources before the close of business on August 28, 2026.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.