JOB DESCRIPTION

This posting closes 9/17/2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time

As a Senior Transit Planner, you will:
Operational Planning & Service Evaluation

• Prepare in-depth reports and analyses that consider operational, capital, and budgetary constraints.
• Research and recommend transit service enhancements based on data, trends, and community needs.
• Support the Division's Service Change Process—develop, recommend, and implement approved changes.
• Evaluate transit service delivery and lead implementation of strategies for improved efficiency and rider satisfaction.

Data Quality & Compliance

• Ensure data accuracy in internal and external reports; lead data quality improvement efforts across the division.
• Ensure all work is compliant with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Conduct research and interpret rules, regulations, and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review and provide documentation and participate in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for preparing and overseeing the monthly and annual National Transit Database reporting, and any other ad hoc reports as requested.
• Maintain and update Transit Division grant, planning, and reporting policies and procedures.

Project Oversight & Staff Collaboration

• Provide oversight and coordination for planning-related projects, including those involving outside consultants or contractors.
• Provide training and direction to assigned staff; support employee development and address performance deficiencies.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and division goals; identify challenges and recommend strategic solutions.

Grant Administration and Planning

• Oversee the full life cycle of federal, state, and local grants, including applications, budgets, revisions, amendments, reporting, and closeouts, ensuring grant compliance with rules and requirements.
• Maximize the utilization of available grant funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned