Transportation Planner I (Project Management)

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

The Transporation Planner I will be involved with a variety of different projects and activities for the Planning Department. This position conducts transportation and transit-oriented development planning and analysis at the regional, corridor and project levels and will also be responsible for assisting in the administration and writing of grants for the agency.

Duties & Responsibilities:    
 

Essential:

• Conducts policy and data analysis, researches emerging transportation and land use trends, and authors reports, memoranda, grant applications, and white papers.
• Manages small and medium-sized projects with support from senior team members, including project scoping, requests for proposals (RFPs), consultant contract oversight, budget management, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Assists others with major projects.
• Researches and identifies funding opportunities to secure additional revenue for RTD and its partners. Works with internal and external stakeholders on the development and administration of grants.
• Represents the planning department in multi-disciplinary efforts within RTD.
• Coordinates with public entities on operational and capital needs, transportation planning processes, and other topics.
• Participates in local and regional plans and projects related to multimodal transit-oriented development and long-term planning.
• Creates maps, graphics, and other visual elements for reports, presentations, and policy documents.
• Manages interns and capstone students, guiding research and assignments, and providing feedback.

Other:

•  All job-related duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:    

• A Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Geography, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

• ​Proficiency with transit-oriented development principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in graphics/publication software; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or ArcGIS preferred.
• Proficiency with transportation planning/environmental analysis data and regulatory processes.
• Ability to author narrative-style, written reports formatted to facilitate understanding by both lay and professional audiences.
• Ability to develop and present audio-visual presentations and respond to questions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Power BI a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• General knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and principles.

Or:

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

Transportation Planner II, Project Manager

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 10/9/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.