Senior Transportation Planner

Senior Transportation Planner

Metro Plan Orlando, the metropolitan planning organization for Orange, Osceola and Seminole
Counties, is looking for a full-time Senior Transportation Planner to support our regional transportation
planning efforts.

About the Opportunity:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Central Florida? Join our team as a
Senior Transportation Planner and contribute to making our region safer and more accessible.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic organization focused on regional
transportation planning, policy, and safety. The primary responsibilities of this role are to implement
transportation planning projects, special studies, and manage the Transportation Improvement
Program.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Transportation Improvement Program,
including planning consistency with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Prioritized Project
List.
• Responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of transportation-oriented projects. Projects
may include, but are not limited to, roadway, pedestrian, or bicycle improvements, transit
projects, and other mobility-related projects.
• Provide professional assistance and technical expertise for all transportation related projects
and initiatives.
• Coordinate or participate in transportation activities with other municipalities and outside
agencies, and may represent the MPO on various boards, subcommittees, task forces, project
advisory committees, or other working groups as assigned.
• Respond to citizen inquiries; represent organization at various events, functions or meetings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with governmental agencies,
transportation operating agencies, and the business community.
• Provide staff support to the MPO Board, Committees, and various subcommittees.
• Provides top quality customer service to everyone doing business with Metro Plan Orlando.
• Travel to and from various regional project locations and other government agencies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public
administration, transportation planning, civil engineering, or related field and five (5) years of
experience; or a Bachelors degree and seven (7) years of experience in transportation planning
and/or engineering; or may substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of
transportation systems planning.
• Ability to develop research methodologies, supervise the collection and analysis of complex
data, develop short- and long-range plans, prepare and present technical reports and
communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing, to both technical and public
audiences.
• Ability to manage projects and project teams effectively.
• AICP and/or PE encouraged

Physical Requirements:
The work environment for this position is an office setting with some in-field activities. Most duties are
performed sitting at a desk or table. This position must be able to:
· Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
· Respond quickly to sounds and visual cues and respond to dangerous situations.
· Lift and carry, or otherwise move, 25 pounds occasionally.
· Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
· Wear personal protective gear correctly as situation requires.
· Work occasionally in non-hazardous outdoor weather conditions.

Compensation:
The full-time position offers competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, a flexible working
environment, and paid parking and/or transit reimbursement. Metro Plan Orlando is based in beautiful
downtown Orlando, with convenient access to the Church Street Sun Rail Station, nearby Lymmo
service, a LYNX bus stop at the front door, and secure bicycle and vehicle parking.

How to Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to: hr@metroplanorlando.gov OR Director of Finance; Administration,
Metro Plan Orlando, 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801. Completion of a
Metro Plan Orlando employment application form will be required of those selected for interview.
Metro Plan Orlando is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and a tobacco-free
workplace. It is the policy of Metro Plan Orlando that all applicants selected for temporary employment
must sign an Affidavit for Non-Use of Tobacco Products in order to be hired. The non-use of tobacco
products must have been for a period of at least six months immediately preceding application for
employment; and must be maintained and continued for the duration of temporary employment with
Metro Plan Orlando.
All applications must be received by December 5, 2025. Open until filled.

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