Transportation Planner/Analyst I (Policy and Strategic Planning)

About the Department

The Transportation Planner/Analyst I will help to advance the Authority's long-range transportation planning and work on large-scale regional projects contributing to multimodal transportation planning and quick-hit planning studies. Working within the Policy and Strategic Planning team, the Transportation Planner Analyst I will contribute to transportation studies or serve as the MBTA representative on studies being convened by other partners (including by other state agencies and by municipal partners). The Transportation Planner Analyst I will also contribute to the development of sketch-level concepts, route diagrams, transportation and land-use analyses, and decision-making frameworks to advance collaboration in key project areas at the direction of leadership.

Position Duties

• Develop and evaluate project concepts and create maps and diagrams of transportation infrastructure.
• Support development of elements of ongoing modal and multi-modal plans such as for Regional Rail and water transportation and other initiatives.
• Support MBTA’s engagement in regional-scale multi-modal projects and plans by identifying and analyzing impacts and tradeoffs of different alternatives for planning, design, service, and funding.
• Serve as MBTA representative on planning studies convened by partner agencies.
• Support development and execution of process improvements to enhance multimodal collaboration with MBTA stakeholders and external partners.
• Conduct research and analysis and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Analyze, compile, and visualize data to support project-level data using excel, GIS, tableau, etc.
• Draft clear, concise memoranda and slide decks summarizing analyses and design recommendations for presentations to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent and work with local and regional planning staff, public community groups and others to ensure that projects and plans incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Visit work sites, transit stations, and/or attend off-site meetings throughout the MBTA service area. 
• Respond to customer, vendor, and coworker inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Adhere to the rules, and regulations, and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See the applicable addendum for department- or location-specific functions.

Supervision

• No direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, and analytics or other related fields.
• Familiarity with public transport planning principles and application, reliability issues and metrics to measure these.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare plans to tight timescales within multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing key decision makers to make a joint outcome.
• Skilled problem solver with proven ability to resolve complex issues with skill, judgment, and ability to think clearly under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills, data collection, research, and interpretation of outputs to various audiences.
• Experience in at least one approach to advanced data analysis or transportation software (e.g., Tableau, Excel, GIS, CAD, Synchro, Vissim, Replica, or other).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. As part of the interview process, an Excel assessment or portfolio of work may be required.
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, work independently, and use creative and collaborative approaches to resolve issues.
• Effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills. 
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing deadlines.
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Substitutions

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
• An Associate's degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly-related experience substitutes for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

Other Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Transportation, Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Additional years of experience in transportation planning, regional planning, organizational planning, or a related field.
• Experience with GIS or other data visualization tools. 

Benefits

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Retirement: Pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail)
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: Pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more...

Disclaimer:

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA, which may or may not apply to a specific position. This summary is not a contract and is not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policies and does not establish a binding practice. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email [email protected] for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Agency Information

EmployerMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityAddress 10 Park Plaza

Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 Phone(617) 222-3200
Website https://www.mbta.com