Transportation Planner

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life

Employee Assistance Program

Employer retirement plan

Excellent paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday time off

Job summary

The City of Lincoln & Lancaster County is seeking a Transportation Planner to advance multimodal transportation and safety initiatives through data-driven planning and grant administration.

The role emphasizes pedestrian safety, GIS mapping, and engagement with advisory committees, neighborhood groups, and residents. Remote work options are available after six months at the department’s discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or engineering sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Experience applying for grants and meeting grant requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to use GIS to map spatial data for planning.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safe Streets Lincoln initiative and support multimodal infrastructure projects.
• Analyze strategies for citywide pedestrian safety and Safe Routes to School.
• Integrate data collection and best practices into transportation projects.
• Engage advisory committees, neighborhood groups, and residents.
• Prepare and support RFP/RFQ submittals and administer transportation grants.
• Collaborate with City staff and the public to prioritize projects using data-driven criteria.
• Represent the City at relevant committee meetings and events.

Skills

Transportation planning

GIS mapping

Data analysis

Community engagement

Grant writing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social or engineering sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The City of Lincoln Department of Transportation and Utilities is seeking a skilled, motivated, and highly responsible individual to join our Transportation Team. The Transportation Department’s mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community. The Transportation Planner will advance this mission by planning, evaluating, and administering the City's transportation programs with a focus on active and multimodal system improvements. More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU

The Transportation Planner’s work will include leadership and oversight of the shared mobility programs in the City of Lincoln. Opportunities to plan, evaluate, and recommend infrastructure improvements consistent with the Safe Streets Lincoln - Vision Zero Action Plan will also be a key focus of this position. Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Analyze and develop strategies for citywide pedestrian safety initiatives, including the Safe Routes to School Program.
• Integrate data collection, national best practices, and policies into transportation projects.
• Lead outreach and engagement with advisory committees, neighborhood groups, community partners, and residents.
• Lead the Safe Streets Lincoln Committee and drive implementation of identified safety projects and countermeasures.
• Represent the City at Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings and related events.
• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map, analyze, and manage spatial data to support safer, more efficient transportation planning.
• Create, refine, and apply data-driven criteria to prioritize and program transportation projects.
• Prepare and support development of requests for proposals/qualifications (RFP/RFQ) submittals.
• Apply for and administer transportation-related grants.
• Build and maintain effective professional working relationships with City officials, staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in one of the social or engineering sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in transportation planning

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience applying for grants and meeting grant implementation requirements.
• Passion for multimodal transportation and safety for all road users.
• Demonstrated experience conducting community engagement and outreach.
• Ability to use GIS to map spatial data to plan and prioritize transportation projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation.

Additional Information

Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This State Capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the city’s award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America".

Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• group life
• Employee Assistance Program
• employer matched retirement plan.
• excellent paid vacation
• sick leave
• holiday time off