Metro COG Assistant Transportation Planner Position

Summary

Metro COG is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant Transportation Planner. This position will manage the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and coordinate with NDDOT and MnDOT to process TIP/STIP Amendments and development of TIP projects.  This position will also manage and coordinate federally funded, locally administrated transportation construction projects through planning, engineering, project selection, programming, project development, completion and acceptance stages for the Metro COG region.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Executive Director.

General activities include: public interaction, project research, data collection & retrieval, analyses of technical data, transportation planning efforts, and coordination with other Metro COG staff members. This position may be called upon to assist with many other aspects of Metro COG’s work program and other duties as assigned.    

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in geographical sciences, urban planning, transportation planning, civil engineering or a related major is the minimum qualification. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in community development, urban planning, and/or transportation planning. Metropolitan and/or regional planning experience is preferred.

Desirable Skills

Applicants should have a growing understanding of inter-jurisdictional planning principles; strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets; familiarity or experience with the use of ArcGIS or other GIS applications; strong ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally; a proficiency in basic research and computer techniques; growing competency in transportation, and transit planning issues; and the desire and ability to coordinate on-line and in-person public engagement methods and committee functions.

Applicants should also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, transit directors, planners, public officials, committee members, private organizations, and the general public.

Apply Today!

Interested individuals should send a resume (PDF format required) with a cover letter, and Metro COG General Application / Title VI EEO Survey Information Request via mail and/or email to Ben Griffith, Executive Director.

Please state availability and intent to work in the cover letter.

Email:  griffith@fmmetrocog.org

Mail:    Ben Griffith, Executive Director

             1 2nd Street N, Suite 232

             Fargo, ND 58102