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Senior & Principal Transportation Planner
LA Metro / Los Angeles
Posted on: March 25, 2025
Application Deadline: April 8, 2025
Job Description
Senior Transportation Planner:
Performs senior-level technical planning, programming, or project support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit.
- 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
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Principal Transportation Planner:
Provides advanced-level planning and programming support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit.
Examples of Duties
- Develops, applies, and evaluates technical planning and financial or system analytical methods and procedures
- Supports analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of transportation or related projects, programs, and policies
- Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Provides technical and policy guidance to local jurisdictions and agencies on Metro programs
- Analyzes, develops, and recommends policies and procedures
- For the assigned business unit, develops technical and other documentation in support of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and participates in contractor/consultant selection
- Executes cooperative agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and certification requirements with other entities
- Manages vendor performance against contracts to ensure completion of projects within scope, on-time, and within budget for the assigned business unit
- Participates in special task forces, committees, panels, transportation forums, and peer groups
- Assists in developing program guidelines and strategies
- Develops and monitors forecasts, budgets, and financial plans for transportation or related programs and projects
- Negotiates funding agreements
- Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks associated with alternative funding plans, programs, and projects
- Represents staff at meetings to facilitate and implement planning projects
- Serves as lead with responsibility for studies and research projects
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies, public and private organizations
- Promotes development along transit lines and transportation corridors
- May be required to supervise staff
- Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Required Experience / Skills / Education
The as-needed positions range from Senior Transportation Planner (3+ years of experience) to Principal Transportation Planner (5+ years of experience). The roles offer a term of up to 3 years, with competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban/Transportation Planning, Architecture, Urban Design,
Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
• Experience in municipal land use planning, entitlements and permits, and CEQA
• Strong skills in interpreting architectural plans
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and customer service abilities
Application Instructions
To apply for the as-needed positions, please send your resume and cover letter to Mr. Shine Ling at lings@metro.net with the subject line “Application – Metro TOC Planner Position.” The priority application deadline is Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
