Overview
The City of Wilmington is seeking a passionate and innovative Transportation & Mobility Planner to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to make a real impact on how our community moves, and to help achieve Wilmington's Vision Zero commitment to eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.
As a Transportation & Mobility Planner, you'll play a key role in :
- Advancing Vision Zero goals by developing and implementing strategies to create safer streets and equitable, multi-modal transportation options for everyone.
- Designing the future of movement through short- and long-term plans for multi-modal transportation, neighborhood traffic management, and infrastructure improvements.
- Collaborating across the city with departments, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to deliver projects that make Wilmington safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.
- Leading with expertise by developing, interpreting and applying plans, ordinances, and policies; coordinating grant applications; and managing transportation grants.
- Engaging the community by organizing public meetings and outreach events and responding to inquiries from residents and partner agencies.
- Telling the story with data by preparing and presenting clear recommendations, reports, and visuals to decision-makers and the public.
- Shaping policy and standards to keep Wilmington moving forward while embedding safety as a top priority.
This is a chance to make a lasting impact on the city's growth and quality of life while working with a supportive, forward-thinking team.
If you're excited about innovative transportation solutions, passionate about safety, and want to help design a vibrant, connected future for Wilmington, please apply today!
View the detailed job description here.
Note : We offer a competitive sign-on bonus. Flexible or alternative work arrangements may be available depending on the City's operational needs.
Education & Experience
Master's degree in planning, transportation planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, or a related field with at least three (3) years of transportation planning experience; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least five (5) years of transportation planning experience.Demonstrated experience in grant coordination and administration.Certifications & Other Requirements
Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), or an equivalent certification – or the ability to obtain one within two years of hire.Valid Class C Driver's License.What You Should Know
We're looking for someone with well-developed knowledge of :
Urban and transportation planning principles and practicesPolicy development integrating mobility, land use, and equitable transportation componentsTransportation facility and project designProject managementTransportation funding programs and requirementsGrant writing techniques and budget developmentEffective report preparation and presentationCommunity engagement practices and techniquesData collection, travel demand forecasting, and land development practicesMicrosoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and internet applicationsPhysical Demands
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Working Conditions
This position generally requires work in an office setting.
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