Transit Planning Leader: Shape Utah's Future Mobility

1 Utah Transit Authority; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and

Free transit passes for employees

Tuition reimbursement for higher ed

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is seeking a Manager of Transit Planning to lead the planning teams responsible for bus, light rail, commuter rail, on-demand, and alternative transportation modes. The role focuses on translating regional growth into actionable service plans while aligning with budgets and performance standards in a dynamic, growth-oriented region around Salt Lake City.

The ideal candidate will have 6–7 years in planning/urban development, with at least two years leading a team, and

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of progressively responsible planning/urban development experience.
• At least 2 years managing a team.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning teams across transit service planning, long-range planning, service development, and performance analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate growth visions into actionable service plans.
• Manage the planning budget and prioritize resources.
• Oversee strategic and long-range planning, short-range planning, service planning, and project management.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Budget and program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Business or Public Administration

Master’s degree preferred

AICP certification preferred

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is seeking a Manager of Transit Planning to lead the planning teams responsible for bus, light rail, commuter rail, on-demand, and alternative transportation modes. The role focuses on translating regional growth into actionable service plans while aligning with budgets and performance standards in a dynamic, growth-oriented region around Salt Lake City.

The ideal candidate will have 6–7 years in planning/urban development, with at least two years leading a team, and