Job Opening: Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager

Jul 10, 2023

The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) seeks a qualified person for the following position.

Position: Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager

Location: SCRCOG Office

Closing Date: Until position is filled

The Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager is responsible for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of transportation data. This role includes the development and management of the region’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The Transportation Planner will have knowledge of transportation planning principles, data collection and analysis, and community engagement. The Transportation Planner works closely with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that the transportation planning process addresses the needs of the community and complies with applicable regulations.

To be considered, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), data science, urban or regional planning or a related field. 1-3 years of professional experience in a transportation planning-related organization is desired; or any equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Applicant must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, ArcGIS (Desktop/ArcPro), and transportation modeling software (TransCAD, Streetlight, etc.). Familiarity with hybrid meeting management software (Zoom, Teams etc.) is preferred.

Salary of up to $60,000, commensurate with applicant’s experience and qualifications. This is a full time salaried position at 35 hours/week and includes a generous benefits package.

To apply, please submit the following to Mr. Carl Amento, Executive Director, at [email protected]:

  1. cover letter,
  2. resume,
  3. a GIS work sample (ex. PDF, ArcGIS Online map, StoryMap, geodatabase etc.),
  4. three contacts of professional references, and
  5. voluntary affirmative action questionnaire (optional)

SCRCOG is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description: Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager

Professional References Contact Form

Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire