MPO Transportation Planner Position Available In Davidson, North Carolina

MPO Transportation Planner 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Lexington, NC JOB About us: Since 1973, the Burlington-Graham Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (BGMPO) has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and local officials to enhance transportation planning for Burlington, Graham, Mebane, and surrounding areas. The MPO coordinates the use of Federal transportation funds for streets, highways, bridges, public transit, and pathways, while also developing long-range plans, providing data to local governments, prioritizing projects for the Transportation Improvement Program, and facilitating public involvement in the planning process. The MPO is a Division of the Planning Department that is responsible for the land use management and regulations pertaining to development and growth in the City of Burlington and its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.

What you will do: This individual will assist the Burlington-Graham Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (BGMPO) in achieving its goals through important planning projects for member governments. This position offers valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative office environment. You will manage various assignments, including data analysis, intermodal studies, and daily metropolitan transportation planning activities. This shared role supports local and regional transportation initiatives.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Geographic Information System (GIS) and

Data Management:

Maintains and develops GIS data for the MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan, including shapefiles, geodatabases, and associated datasets.

Creates custom data layers using CommunityViz databases.

Processes data requests from City departments and MPO partner agencies.

Performance Monitoring and Compliance:

Monitors regional transportation performance targets to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Completes transportation planning elements such as the Intermodal Management System, Highway Performance Management System, and Transit Operations Database Management.

Communication and Reporting:

Translates complex technical information for non-technical audiences.

Prepares and disseminates reports, correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, and forms.

Public Engagement and Outreach:

Designs effective marketing materials, graphics, and charts to support public engagement and Transportation Demand Management initiatives.

Develops population projections, generates transit system network maps, and analyzes spatial data using transit planning software.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

Attends meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and training sessions to stay informed about regional, state, and federal requirements.

Coordinates with planning staff from partner agencies to align on goals and initiatives.

Administrative and Operational Support:

Provides staff support for

TCC, TAC, MPO

subcommittees, and public meetings.

Maintains and updates content for the BGMPO website.

Conducts data collection and analysis, manages intermodal special studies, and supports metropolitan transportation planning activities.

Assists with the daily operations and functions of the

MPO. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is normally light work with occasional periods of vigorous activity, including walking over uneven ground, standing stooping, and crouching. Visual acuity to review written correspondence and other documents, prepare and analyze data and figures, and exposure to a computer terminal is required. An employee must possess the ability to hear and talk. The employee will be predominantly subject to inside environmental conditions with some activities occurring outside in oftentimes adverse environmental conditions.

Ability to maintain flexible hybrid telecommute work schedule including evenings and weekends.

FLSA Status:

ExemptInclement Weather Classification:

Non-Essential