The Transportation Planner (Junior or Senior, depending on experience level at hiring) will assist the MPO in the conduct of a variety of transportation planning efforts, with a focus on fulfilling the MPO’s responsibilities associated with safe and accessible transportation for all. More info about the role, including responsibilities and qualifications, can be found at the linked job posting.

About the Regional Planning Commission:
We serve eight parishes in southeast Louisiana on matters of transportation, environment, and economic development. RPC’s Transportation Policy Committee is a board of elected officials, citizen members, and modal representatives that serve as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the greater New Orleans region. More about the RPC can be found at www.norpc.org.

Benefits:
RPC offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes state health and retirement plans, short-term disability, vision, dental and life insurance, and generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. The position is salaried and based on a 35-hour work week. It is expected that work will be conducted at the RPC office, located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

To Apply:
Email a resume, brief cover letter, and a writing sample with “Transportation Planner” in the subject line to Jason Sappington at jsappington@norpc.org. A review of applicants will begin no sooner than June 28, 2023. The position will remain open thereafter until filled.

Link to Job Posting: Click Here