Transportation Planner I: Shape Urban Mobility & Community Plans

City of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Transportation Planner I to assist the MPO with planning and administrative activities for multiple transportation modes. You will prepare reports, analyze data, and help integrate transportation considerations into land use decisions while coordinating public meetings and outreach.

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, GIS, or related field is required; GIS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, GIS, or a closely related field.
• Experience with GIS and transportation planning concepts is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, able to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and administrative activities for the MPO.
• Prepare reports and recommendations related to transportation modes.
• Coordinate long-range plans and updates to transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Support public meetings and stakeholder outreach.

Skills

Transportation planning

GIS

Data analysis

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, GIS, or related field

Tools

TransCAD

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Google SketchUp

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Transportation Planner I to assist the MPO with planning and administrative activities for multiple transportation modes. You will prepare reports, analyze data, and help integrate transportation considerations into land use decisions while coordinating public meetings and outreach.

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, GIS, or related field is required; GIS experience is preferred.