Wake Transit Strategy & Implementation Lead

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh GoRaleigh is seeking a Senior Transit Planner to lead Wake Transit investments from planning through implementation, coordinating with CAMPO and Wake Transit partners to advance funded projects and improve rider service.

You will manage multiple annual work plans, amendments, and reporting, while coordinating with planning, operations, finance, and regional teams to deliver reliable, equitable transit for Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field; 3–5 years in urban/regional or transportation planning.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as GoRaleigh’s primary contact with CAMPO and Wake Transit partners for project submissions, funding requests, reporting requirements.
• Lead the development and submission of annual Wake Transit Work Plans, project amendments, funding requests and documentation.
• Manage quarterly and annual reporting for Wake Transit-funded service and capital projects.
• Plan Wake Transit-funded service improvements, including new routes, increased frequency and hours, microtransit, and bus stop improvements.
• Monitor project funding, schedules, performance, and deliverables with Finance, Operations and City teams.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and regional stakeholders to identify and advance transit investments.
• Supervise transit staff including performance evaluations, training coordination, and hiring processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Project and program management

Transit planning and service

Data and detail oriented

Regional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Passion for public transit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Urban/Transportation

Job description

City of Raleigh GoRaleigh is seeking a Senior Transit Planner to lead Wake Transit investments from planning through implementation, coordinating with CAMPO and Wake Transit partners to advance funded projects and improve rider service.

You will manage multiple annual work plans, amendments, and reporting, while coordinating with planning, operations, finance, and regional teams to deliver reliable, equitable transit for Raleigh.