Hiring: GTC Transportation Planner – Community Planning Company: RTS - Regional Transit Service Location: Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:55:53 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; OR Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Required Skills: •Participate in the development of community transportation planning projects, including corridor plans; neighborhood/small-area studies; active transportation, multi-modal, and transit plans; intelligent transportation systems (ITS) plans; and freight studies. •Coordinate with project sponsors to manage the development of community transportation planning projects. •Procure consultant services to conduct plans and studies funded through the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), including those on behalf of local communities, utilizing established procurement and contracting procedures. •Oversee consultant activities on plans and studies funded through the UPWP, including those conducted on behalf of local communities. •Review and provide input on draft project materials. •Coordinate and facilitate meetings, including developing and delivering presentations. •Conduct research on transportation planning-related topics, trends, and best practices and prepare analyses documenting the application of that research to regional plans, programs, and initiatives. •Develop projects and initiatives that are integrated with and support related regional programs and policies, such as public safety, economic development, and land use. Qualifications: •Knowledge of transportation planning policies, best practices, and associated federal and statewide regulations, specifically related to MPO planning functions. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze data, define problems, identify potential solutions, develop implementation strategies, and evaluate outcomes. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and set task priorities within periodically demanding and competing deadlines. •Demonstrated capacity to work within a small team environment. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base. •Demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment. •Demonstrated capacity to present to large and small groups. •Demonstrated capacity to write clearly and concisely. •Communication skills (written and oral) that are effective and persuasive with a wide range of audiences. •Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite. Compensation: •$70,000 - $82,000 / year •Medical, Dental and Vision Care Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!