The Planning Manager is a key figure in the planning, developing, and implementing service delivery, ensuring transit system performance goals are met or exceeded. This position plans, consults, reviews and coordinates the implementation of transportation-related developments while performing transit reviews, bus scheduling, analysis and development, statistical data collection and interpretation of data. The position also supervises and completes mandatory reporting in addition to other work as required.

This position requires local travel between MVTA locations and schedule flexibility for after-hour events and on-call duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES & CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation, geography, public administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in transit planning or related field and management experience
• Experience with transit operations data (AVL, APCs, ridership, etc.)
• Foundational knowledge of regional transit governance and public policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess knowledge computer software such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Adobe Illustrator, Avail, Optibus, etc.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (or willingness to obtain within two years).

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Graduate degree in urban planning, transportation, geography, public administration, or related field
• Possess training in statistical analysis methods, script coding, destination sign programming, and transit principles
• Possess American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Possess Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certification
• Possess Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification