TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a dedicated planner to assist in the coordination and implementation of transportation projects. The role involves analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in transportation planning. Join a dynamic team that shapes the future of urban mobility in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in transportation or planning.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes standard methods in assigned projects.
• Assists in the coordination of Metro programs and projects.
• Prepares financial plans and evaluates costs and benefits.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Performs a wide range of journey-level planning or technical assistance in assigned organizational unit.

Recruitment Timelines: interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 9, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Researches, analyzes, and applies standard research methods in assigned projects or programs

• Assists in the coordination, development, and implementation of Metro programs, projects, or policies

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreements

• Supports the acquisition process and administration of contracts from the end-user/business unit perspective

• Develops, conducts, and evaluates studies, projections, and plans

• Assists in reviewing programs, projects, and proposals to determine compliance with appropriate laws, rules and regulations

• Assists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs, and projects

• Participates in meetings with internal and external stakeholders

• Assists local jurisdictions and outside agencies relative to Metro programs and projects

• Coordinates with other Metro departments and programs

• Applies appropriate computer software applications and database systems to complete assigned projects

• Prepares data visualizations, reports, letters, and responses to inquiries

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field

Experience

• One year of relevant experience in transportation, planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are notintended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications

• Experience analyzing data, summarizing trends, and patterns in reports
• Experience working in a bus or rail operations, service planning or scheduling environment
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience creating visual aids for projects and/or proposals, developing maps, and plans
• Experience managing transit projects

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles and practices of transportation, including land use planning and regulations, mobility, and/or public finance
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility, and development practices
• Basic methods of research, analysis, and innovation
• Financial, analytical, statistical research, and mathematical processes and procedures
• Applicable business software applications
• Emerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service delivery

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Conducting planning studies and projects
• Using financial, analytical, and statistical research methods
• Preparing reports and correspondence
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing to public or private groups
• Interacting professionally with internal/external stakeholders
• Mediating and negotiating issues
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities to test new models of service delivery

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Manage local and shared data files
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
• Work independently in a highly structured environment
• Navigate Metro's complex organizational structure
• Compile and analyze data
• Develop and maintain external relationships to ensure project success
• Be flexible, nimble, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project delivery
• Be simultaneously detail-oriented while understanding the greater vision of the project to be delivered
• Communicate clearly, reliably, and knowledgeably on department priorities
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreements
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

  Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language require

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