Posting Information
Posting Number |
PG194112EP |
Internal Recruitment |
No |
Working Title |
Transportation Planner/TDM Program Manager |
Anticipated Hiring Range |
$60,000 - $72,000 |
Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; with occasional overtime and weekend work as needed. Remote work may be permitted up to two days per week, subject to managerial discretion |
Job Location |
Raleigh, NC |
Department |
Transportation Department |
About the Department |
North Carolina State University Transportation Department (NC State Transportation)is a receipts-supported auxiliary within the Office of Finance andAdministration responsible for parking and transit services, managing 20,000parking spaces, maintenance and operation of 10 parking decks, enforcing parking regulations, parking citation review and appeal and administration of a 10-route transit system serving over 2.7 million riders per year. |
Essential Job Duties |
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team at NC State University Transportation, where your expertise will help shape the future of sustainable mobility on one of North Carolina's premier campuses.
In this pivotal professional staff role within the Transportation Planning unit, you will report to the Transportation Planning Manager and take the lead in advancing the university's Transportation Planning and Transportation Demand Management (
TDM) programs. You'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative, multimodal solutions that enhance the daily lives of thousands of students, faculty, and staff. This role is grant co-funded by Central Pines Regional Council to which it has reporting obligations.
We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable transportation professional who can bring fresh ideas, stay ahead of emerging trends, and guide impactful initiatives. If you're passionate about sustainability, smart growth, and making a real difference through strategic planning, this is a unique opportunity to do meaningful work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Knowledge
This role supports NC State's Transportation Demand Management (
TDM) by developing and coordinating strategies like carpooling, transit, biking, walking, and micro-mobility. It includes securing project funding with Procurement and Business Services, monitoring transportation trends, and working with regional partners on
TDM efforts, events, and construction impacts. Additional duties involve identifying planning issues near campus, preparing reports on program outcomes, and advising leadership on strategic direction. This role will manage NC State's bicycle transportation planning and implementation efforts.
Strategic Planning and Decision Making
This role focuses on securing funding to improve bus and bike amenities. It includes assessing new projects for transit impacts and overseeing budgeting and implementation of bus stop upgrades, bike/scooter parking, micro-mobility programs, and EV charging. The position also manages
TDM goals and policies, analyzes program data for improvement, and develops and tests
TDM-related policies at both departmental and university levels.
Program Management
This role involves managing a range of campus transportation programs and infrastructure, including the electric vehicle charging program, Wolfline Bus Stop and Bike Rack inventories, the GoPass program, and shared micro-mobility and bike/scooter share systems. Responsibilities include vendor coordination, performance monitoring, customer support, event outreach, branding strategy, and infrastructure maintenance. The position also supports broader transportation planning efforts, develops and evaluates
TDM strategies, manages grant programs, conducts data analysis to guide improvements, and performs cost assessments to inform budgeting and pursue funding opportunities. This role supervises student interns
Communication
This role coordinates annual goals and policies for NC State's
TDM program, analyzes outcomes, and adjusts strategies accordingly, as well as, maintains partnerships across campus and with regional agencies, and supports digital marketing and outreach. The position promotes alternative transportation through events and materials, represents the university at meetings and forums, and engages stakeholders through presentations and various communication channels. |
Other Responsibilities |
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts NC State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
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Other Required Qualifications |
- Ability to manage a large scale program and direct resources in a variety of areas as needed
- Broad understanding of planning principles and practices specific to Transportation, Transit and TDM to include:
- Survey and statistical methods
- Project management
- Database analysis
- Research techniques
- Public governance structures and grantsmanship
- Public transit systems (e.g. GoRaleigh, GoTriangle)
- Alternative transportation marketing and promotion
- Knowledge of commute trip reduction programs, ridesharing systems, regional initiatives and funding opportunities
- Strong interest and understanding of transportation options, transit, bicycling, walking and innovative mobility issues
- Knowledge of leadership methods, goal setting and project management theories
- Knowledge of planning methodologies such as data collection, forecasting, modeling and alternative analysis techniques
- Ability to analyze performance metrics to ensure program efficiency
- Strong understanding of project coordination, program planning and implementation
- Strong verbal, writing, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Strong commitment to reducing auto trips and promoting transportation options for students, faculty and staff
- Ability to coordinate and work with program committees
- Ability to develop and maintain systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficient using social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)
- Knowledge of budget management
- Ability to plan and implement marketing events
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to include prioritization and multitasking
- Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical and problem solving ability
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Masters Degree in related field
- The candidate should demonstrate, at a minimum, a solid understanding of both Transportation Planning and TDM and proven experience in one of the two
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in planning, transportation or TDM
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Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
- Valid driver's license required
- Valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
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Valid NC Driver's License required |
Yes |
Commercial Driver's License required |
No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date |
05/21/2025 |
Anticipated Close Date |
Open Until Filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please include as attachment a resume and cover letter. |
Position Details
Position Number |
00104389 |
Position Type |
EPS/SAAO |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) |
1.0 |
Appointment |
12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather |
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events |
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
Department ID |
424001 - Transportation |
EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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