Now Hiring :: Planner I to Senior Planner - Planner III

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking a qualified individual to develop, implement, and monitor transportation projects in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The selected candidate will join the MPO planning team to coordinate auto, freight, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and trail system planning. This individual will work closely with local governments, transportation providers, public and private advocacy groups, neighborhoods, and local constituents.  The MPO is the legally designated organization responsible for developing state and federal transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the two-county area as well as the local needs of the partner jurisdictions. 

General Information

PLANNER I
Salary Range: $42,744 - $60,216

PLANNER II
Salary Range: $46,800 - $66,456

SENIOR PLANNER
Salary Range: $50,107 - $75,400

MULTIPLE POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE - PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTIONS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Planner I
BA/BS degree Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
A minimum of 2 yrs. related professional planning experience or closely related experience.

Minimum Qualifications for Planner II
BA/BS degree urban/regional planning, transportation planning or a closely related field; such as Public Administration and Economic Development.
A minimum of 4 yrs. related professional planning experience or closely related experience.

Minimum Qualifications for Planner III Senior Planner
BA/BS degree urban/regional planning, transportation planning or a closely related field; such as Public Administration and Economic Development.
A minimum 5 yrs. related professional planning experience or field closely related to area of assignment.

For consideration, the MPO requires a completed application, cover letter, and resume.  All documents are to be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /941-259-6045 on or before October 22, 2021.  Please provide complete and accurate information on previous job tasks, levels of responsibility, and references. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon job-related factors, verification of former employment, satisfactory references, and a background investigation. 

The MPO will identify the best-qualified person for the position while following the organization’s nondiscrimination policy.  The MPO will not deny the benefits of, exclude from participation in, or subject to discrimination anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status.

 Applications will be accepted until November 29, 2021.

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