SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (MOBILITY CORRIDORS)

Posting number: 2401442

Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Division: 4240 - MOBILITY CORRIDORS TEAM 4

Job classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services, Planning and Development, Public Safety, Transit

Summary

Performs senior-level technical planning, programming, or project support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit. The Senior Transportation Planner (Mobility Corridors) position will be responsible for assisting with planning and/or environmental studies in support of Mobility Corridors. They will work on high-impact, multimodal projects including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Rail and Active Transportation to advance key initiatives. 

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of duties

• Supports analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of transportation projects, programs, and policies
• Prepares specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreements
• Schedules and coordinates meetings with Metro departments and external parties
• Participates in meetings with Metro staff, community organizations, cities, and other public agencies
• Assists in negotiations and execution of various agreements
• Manages small, single-site or region-wide projects or funding programs; manages small consultant contracts or assists with the management of large contracts
• Manages project schedules, budgets, tasks, and assigned activities
• Conducts analyses and makes policy recommendations
• Provides technical guidance to local jurisdictions and outside agencies on Metro programs
• Assists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs, and projects
• Prepares and delivers reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Coordinates with other Metro departments on programs and projects
• Applies, develops, and implements statistical analysis procedures

May be required to perform other related job duties

Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

• Three years of relevant experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred

Preferred Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience assisting with environmental review of regionally significant transit projects in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for large transit studies
• Experience assisting with preparation of presentations for stakeholder groups, elected officials, cities, agencies, and Community Based Organizations (CBO's)
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary planning teams and consultant groups
• Experience assisting with stakeholder engagement with public agencies, municipal partners, and community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Exper