Transportation Planner II: Multimodal & Impact Analytics

North American Transportation Management Institute; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner II to support the Transportation Planning Section. The role focuses on planning, evaluating, and promoting multimodal transportation improvements across urban to rural areas, with emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of professional experience, a valid driver's license, and driving record checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of professional experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The appointee will complete a driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review multimodal transportation analyses for countywide studies.
• Evaluate transportation impacts of proposed changes and provide comments.
• Prepare technical findings and recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external agencies (VDOT, NVTA, WMATA, etc.).
• Develop and communicate technical reports and briefs for boards and leadership.
• Plan outreach activities and prepare presentations for meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Project management

GIS experience

Public sector experience

Collaboration and teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban/regional/transportation planning

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Synchro

VISSIM

Sidra

Microsimulation software

Job description

Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Planner II to support the Transportation Planning Section. The role focuses on planning, evaluating, and promoting multimodal transportation improvements across urban to rural areas, with emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of professional experience, a valid driver's license, and driving record checks.