OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Performs a wide range of transit planning functions, assists and supports the development of the Authority's long-range plan, capital program, bus network redesign, station-area planning, and regional planning coordination. Provides a wide-range of technical support including, data analysis, mapping, data entry and collection, report writing, and meeting attendance and coordination.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides support on SEPTA –led planning initiates and transportation studies including SEPTA’s Long-Range Plan, Comprehensive Bus Network Redesign, Trolley Modernization Program, and Cycle-Transit Plan.
2. Completes analysis, research, and data collection to support SEPTA’s station area planning efforts including multi-modal access and transit-oriented development. 
3. Researches and analyzes pertinent capital and long range planning information in response to departmental, public, and government agency inquiries.
4. Evaluates plans and projects of other transportation agencies and planning commissions with respect to their potential impact on the SEPTA system. 
5. Assists with meeting coordination, planning, and policy development with Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, PennDOT, City of Philadelphia and other City agencies, County Planning Commissions, and Transportation Management Agencies. 
6. Interfaces and coordinates with all appropriate SEPTA departments with the objective of evaluating, reviewing, and analyzing long range projects.
7. Assists with activities of consultants in development of planning documentation. 
8. Conducts policy research and technical analysis.
9. Prepares written communications, staff reports, and general informational memos. 
10. Prepares maps and other graphical representations of planning analysis, principles, and findings.
11. Collects, analyzes, and maintains data for departmental, Authority, and outside stakeholder use. 
12. Visits various field locations.
13. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.  Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
14. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning, Geography, Business or Public Administration or related field required. 
• Proficiency in software applications to support transportation analysis and communications, such as; ArcGIS or other related GIS software, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel required. 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
   

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience and understanding of theories, principles and practices of transportation, urban and regional planning, land use planning, public outreach and community planning preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, or other closely related field preferred.
• Experience with, or knowledge of technical research methods and analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of SEPTA service area, functions and responsibilities, regional planning activities, techniques used in the development of general transportation plans preferred