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Transportation Planner Series- Operations Planning

Job ID: 13612

Business Unit: MABSTOA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Description

Job Information:

Title Transportation Planner Series –Operations Planning

First Date of Posting: 11.04.2025

Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

Authority: OA / TA/MTA BUS

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit: Bus Service Planning

Reports to: Manager, Bus Service Planning

Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for making recommendations to improve the bus network and bus service in one or more boroughs of New York City by performing in-depth data collection and analysis, developing maps and design principles, and participating in public engagement efforts. The incumbent will work as a member of one of the planning teams within Bus Service Planning.

The employees’ responsibilities would include:

• Providing technical assistance for improving bus service.

• Performing in-depth data collection and analysis.

• Making or evaluating proposals to change regular or Paratransit bus stops for better service or to better accommodate adjoining land use.

• Developing maps, design principles, and other graphic representations of complex data and concepts.

• Participating in public outreach efforts, including on-street engagement, presenting at public meetings, and facilitating workshops.

• Representing Bus Service Planning with other MTA departments, with other public agencies or outside organizations, and with elected officials and other stakeholders.

Candidates should be proficient working with a variety of data sources and formats, including large data sets. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. The employee will work with data analysts, planners, marketing, bus operations, and community relations staff.

Compensation

Transportation Planner Series

Principal Transportation Planner (OA): $96,595- $128,289

Senior Transportation Planner (OA): $91,154 – $116,207

Transportation Planner (OA): $80,256 - $103,356

Assistant Transportation Planner (OA): $68,627 - $81,242

Education and Experience

Principal Transportation Planner

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science, or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience

in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Senior Transportation Planner

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science, or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling, or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Transportation Planner

Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Assistant Transportation Planner

Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills:

Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.

Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis.

Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and Remix

Useful skills would also include knowledge of coding languages such as Python, ArcPy, R, or SQL

Knowledge of the MTA’s subway and bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable.

An understanding of general transportation and land use planning concepts, including street design to accommodate different street users including buses, bicycles, and pedestrians.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply