Transportation Planner Series - Station Planning

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Station Planning group within MTA NYC Transit designs station layouts and operations to optimize passenger flow and reliability, ensuring circulation meets service guidelines now and in the future.

You will analyze current and projected ridership, size and configure stairs, escalators, turnstiles, and fare control elements; consider accessibility and intermodal connections; collaborate with design, construction, operations, city agencies, developers, and partners.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field plus several years in urban/transit planning.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Experience requirements vary by Principal, Senior, Transportation, and Assistant roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan the functional design and operation of subway stations with focus on passenger flow.
• Analyze current and future ridership to determine layouts for circulation and fare control elements.
• Consider emergency egress, accessibility, and intermodal connections in designs.
• Analyze construction phasing strategies and station operation plans.
• Conduct site visits and data collection for passenger counts and flows.
• Collaborate with design, construction, operating departments, city agencies and partners.
• Research and apply best practices from other transit systems.

Skills

Urban planning

Spatial reasoning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of NYC subway

Data-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related

Master's degree may substitute for year of experience

Experience/education combination as applicable to roles

Job description

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title: Transportation Planner Series - Station Planning

Authority: OA

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit: Station Planning

Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours: Day

Telework (if Applicable):

Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Manager, Station Planning

Deadline (if Applicable):

Compensation: OA – REP TWU L 100

Principal Transportation Planner: $99,734 - $132,458

Senior Transportation Planner: $94,117 - $119,984

Transportation Planner: $82,864 - $106,715

Assistant Transportation Planner: $70,857 - $83,882

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Station Planning group is responsible for planning the functional design and operation of subway stations, with a focus on customer flow through stations. Our goal is to ensure that station circulation functions at guideline level of service both now and well into the future.

The position entails analyzing current and projected future passenger flow within stations and determining efficient layouts and/or required sizing of circulation and fare control elements including, but not limited to, stairs, escalators, passageways, and turnstiles. In addition to ridership demand, Station Planners consider emergency egress requirements, accessibility for people with disabilities, and convenience for intermodal connections.

Responsibilities also include analyzing and recommending construction phasing strategies and station operation plans, determining utility of potential easements, evaluating environmental review documents, and assessing the short- and long-term impacts of subway service changes.

Site visits to various subway stations, often involving data collection such as passenger counts, observations of passenger flow, measuring stair width, etc., are frequently required. Passenger counts are typically conducted during the morning and/or evening peak ridership periods.

The position requires effective collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including project design and construction teams, operating departments, city agencies, private developers, and other partners. The role will also involve researching and evaluating best practices from other transit systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Principal Transportation Planner

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: city / urban planning, transit planning, transportation science, geography, urban studies, public administration, architecture, engineering, political science, or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in urban planning, transit/transportation planning, transit scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Senior Transportation Planner

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: city/urban planning, transit planning, transportation science, geography, urban studies, public administration, architecture, engineering, political science, or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in urban planning, transit/transportation planning, transit scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Transportation Planner

Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in urban planning, transit/transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Assistant Transportation Planner

Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in urban planning, transit/transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in city/urban planning, pedestrian planning, transit planning, engineering, construction, architecture, or related field
• Strong three-dimensional spatial reasoning skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships throughout the agency and with external partners
• Knowledge of the New York City subway system, as well as New York City geography and neighborhoods
• Ideal candidates are data-savvy, technology-savvy, and have experience in or a demonstrated interest in pedestrian planning and pedestrian modeling

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.