Transportation Planner

1 month ago


Orlando Florida, United States VHB Full time
Overview:
ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Public Transportation Planner to join our team in Orlando, FL.

 

In this position, you can expect to support transit agencies and health and human service organizations maintaining eligibility for federal funding to provide transportation services. In this role, you will help agencies develop competitive grant applications and help clients prioritize projects for funding. This position entails office-related and fieldwork in the Central Florida area within a vibrant and expanding team.  

 

Responsibilities

Reviewing project proposals and transit project implementation to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates

Documenting all phases of a transit project oversight process

Monitoring of project milestones and progress

Facilitating and coordinating meetings with public partners and preparing detailed meeting notes

Conducting field work to inspect federal and state-funded transportation assets throughout Central Florida and beyond

Supporting the completion of public transit plans, studies, and analyses

Researching best practices and advising transit stakeholders in decision-making processes

Aiding in the development and implementation of transit management/oversight procedures and training programs

Preparing technical reports and memos in close collaboration with VHB staff

Drafting correspondence on behalf of the client

Interfacing with clients on a daily basis through virtual and/or in-person meetings

Potential in-house role at public sector clients’ offices

Assisting with the preparation of technical presentations and materials to support information meetings (in-person and virtual)

Monitors industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures, and legislation. Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances, and regulations. Researches, analyzes, and determines potential impact of proposed legislation or policy issues. Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.

Reviews and ensures proposed project applications and projects comply with state and federal mandates. Conducts risk assessments of potential and current awardees of public funds to assess fiscal and managerial capacity.

Inspects federally funded assets, as necessary.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and time management

Intermediate to Advanced working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

Ability to think critically and solve problems

Ability to read and interpret federal and state terminology

Ability to take on new tasks and adapt to different work assignments and personalities

Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related area field

Minimum of 1-3 years of related professional planning and/or compliance experience

3+ years of planning and compliance experience preferred

Basic understanding of Florida’s coordinated transportation system, agencies, and their roles and functions preferred

We are VHB We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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