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Senior Transportation Planner

Senior Transportation Planner

MetroPlan OrlandoOrlando, FL, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Senior Transportation Planner

MetroPlan Orlando, the metropolitan planning organization for Orange, Osceola and Seminole

Counties, is looking for a full-time Senior Transportation Planner to support our regional transportation

planning efforts.

About the Opportunity :

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Central Florida? Join our team as a

Senior Transportation Planner and contribute to making our region safer and more accessible.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic organization focused on regional

transportation planning, policy, and safety. The primary responsibilities of this role are to implement

transportation planning projects, special studies, and manage the Transportation Improvement

Program.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Transportation Improvement Program,

including planning consistency with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Prioritized Project

List.

  • Responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of transportation-oriented projects. Projects
  • may include, but are not limited to, roadway, pedestrian, or bicycle improvements, transit

    projects, and other mobility-related projects.

  • Provide professional assistance and technical expertise for all transportation related projects
  • and initiatives.

  • Coordinate or participate in transportation activities with other municipalities and outside
  • agencies, and may represent the MPO on various boards, subcommittees, task forces, project

    advisory committees, or other working groups as assigned.

  • Respond to citizen inquiries; represent organization at various events, functions or meetings.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with governmental agencies,
  • transportation operating agencies, and the business community.

  • Provide staff support to the MPO Board, Committees, and various subcommittees.
  • Provides top quality customer service to everyone doing business with MetroPlan Orlando.
  • Travel to and from various regional project locations and other government agencies.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public
  • administration, transportation planning, civil engineering, or related field and five (5) years of

    experience; or a Bachelors degree and seven (7) years of experience in transportation planning

    and / or engineering; or may substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of
  • transportation systems planning.

  • Ability to develop research methodologies, supervise the collection and analysis of complex
  • data, develop short- and long-range plans, prepare and present technical reports and

    communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing, to both technical and public

    audiences.

  • Ability to manage projects and project teams effectively.
  • AICP and / or PE encouraged
  • Physical Requirements :

    The work environment for this position is an office setting with some in-field activities. Most duties are

    performed sitting at a desk or table. This position must be able to :

  • Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Respond quickly to sounds and visual cues and respond to dangerous situations.
  • Lift and carry, or otherwise move, 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
  • Wear personal protective gear correctly as situation requires.
  • Work occasionally in non-hazardous outdoor weather conditions.
  • Compensation :

    The full-time position offers competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, a flexible working

    environment, and paid parking and / or transit reimbursement. MetroPlan Orlando is based in beautiful

    downtown Orlando, with convenient access to the Church Street SunRail Station, nearby Lymmo

    service, a LYNX bus stop at the front door, and secure bicycle and vehicle parking.

    How to Apply :

    Send a cover letter and resume to : hr@metroplanorlando.gov OR Director of Finance; Administration,

    MetroPlan Orlando, 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801. Completion of a

    MetroPlan Orlando employment application form will be required of those selected for interview.

    MetroPlan Orlando is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and a tobacco-free

    workplace. It is the policy of MetroPlan Orlando that all applicants selected for temporary employment

    must sign an Affidavit for Non-Use of Tobacco Products in order to be hired. The non-use of tobacco

    products must have been for a period of at least six months immediately preceding application for

    employment; and must be maintained and continued for the duration of temporary employment with

    MetroPlan Orlando.

    All applications must be received by December 5, 2025. Open until filled.

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