Transit Planner (Assistant/Associate) – Multimodal & Data‑Driven

Yolo Transportation District; Citrus Heights (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,732 - 116,309; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation authority in California is seeking an Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner. The role involves designing transit plans, monitoring transit operations, and assisting in community outreach. Candidates should have knowledge of public transit and relevant planning methods. This position is full-time with a salary range of $88,732 – $116,309. It includes in-person work at the YoloTD office with potential for some remote days.

Qualifications

• Experience in public transit service planning or transportation engineering is strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years in transit service planning or a closely related field for Associate level.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze short- and long-range transit plans.
• Assist with community surveys and transit service scheduling.
• Monitor and support transit operations contract compliance.
• Review draft plans and respond to development proposals.
• Prepare multimodal transportation plans and grant applications.

Skills

Knowledge of public transit

Ability to collect and analyze data

Communication skills

Knowledge of transportation planning methods

Knowledge of ArcGIS

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A local transportation authority in California is seeking an Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner. The role involves designing transit plans, monitoring transit operations, and assisting in community outreach. Candidates should have knowledge of public transit and relevant planning methods. This position is full-time with a salary range of $88,732 – $116,309. It includes in-person work at the YoloTD office with potential for some remote days.