Planner I, Transportation

Job DescriptionWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Transportation Planner I, Short Range reports directly to the Director, Service Planning. This position supports the Principal and Senior Planners in the planning, development, implementation, review and analysis of cost-effective fixed route bus and rail services along with supporting infrastructure. ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze existing and plan potential future fixed-route services. Responsible for communication with internal (i.e., operators and support staff) and external (i.e., riders and advisory committees) customers to gather and compile information for service development activities. Perform tasks as assigned by the Principal and Senior Planners required for new services or proposed modifications to existing fixed-route alignments and schedules. Coordinate with external stakeholders in the creation and implementation of community-based plans, projects, and programs. Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned. QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis up to four years. One (1) year of experience in transit and/or urban and regional planning. Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems for mapping production and data analysis, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic Knowledge of standard office productivity software (word, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email). Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Basic knowledge of transit scheduling and transit planning. Basic project management skills. Candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff and the community. Cross Functional Service Impacts Team Member This position has been identified as a member of the Cross Functional Service Impacts Team. As a member of this team, the person in this position may be responsible for attending quarterly meetings where Tier 3 and 4 Service Impacts, all CapMetro Service Changes, and all other large, customer facing projects at CapMetro, will be discussed. This team will be responsible for ensuring that all facets of our business, both internal and external are considered and managed effectively, to provide the greatest service possible to our customers. In rare instances, this will require working outside of normal business hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature. Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described. Mobility Status: As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. CapMetro reserves the right to modify work status based on business needs. This position is based in Austin, Texas. Successful out-of-state candidates must relocate to the state of Texas prior to start date and may have the opportunity to work remotely anywhere in Texas after a specified period. #LI-Hybrid About Us CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives. We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year. About the Team At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation. These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they're going! WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members. Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home. If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center. ...and much more! WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.

Created: 2025-03-10