Transportation Planner I
Employer
Southern Georgia Regional Commission
Valdosta, Georgia
Description
The Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Planner I to support the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and regional planning efforts. In this role, you’ll assist with transportation studies, data collection, report preparation, and public outreach—gaining hands-on experience while working alongside experienced planners and local partners.
Job Requirements
Knowledge or ability to learn principles, practices and trends of transportation planning, transportation engineering, land use planning, public administration, grants management, or other specialty area(s) to which assigned.
- Knowledge of research processes and statistical analysis and interpretation.
- Knowledge of public administration and government jurisdiction interrelationships.
- Skill in conducting related research as applied to the collection and tabulation of data.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and various software programs to write reports and analyze basic datasets.
- Skill in oral and written communication and interpersonal relations.
- Knowledge or ability to learn skills and proficiency in GIS.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, organize and present technical statistical data and related information pertaining to transportation planning programs.
- Ability to prepare concise written reports, plans, correspondence and resolutions.
- Ability to implement decisions of transportation policy-making bodies.
- Ability to make effective oral presentations to committees.
- Ability to prepare charts, maps and other graphic presentations.
Salary Range
$40,000 – $45,000
Benefits
Excellent benefits package included.
How to Apply
Please email your application, resume, and cover letter.
Deadline
06/15/2025