THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY

First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

ABOUT MTCThe Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Transportation & Air Quality Planner/Analyst position is in the Regional Planning Program section serving MTC and ABAG. This recruitment seeks top-quality applicants with strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and technical skills, along with a proven ability to manage projects effectively. Under the general direction of an Assistant Director and/or Principal Planner, the Transportation & Air Quality Planner/Analyst will serve as the primary analyst of air quality matters for regional plans and programs at MTC/ABAG. This position will work closely with modelers, analysts, and planners within MTC/ABAG, as well as with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), state, and federal agencies, to address complex planning challenges.

This position is expected to split time between the Regional Planning Program’s Transportation Planning and Forecasting, Modeling and Surveys teams. This position will be filled at either the Assistant or the Associate level depending on years of experience and qualifications.

Specifically, this position will be responsible for:

Air Quality Planning and Policy Analysis: Prepare emissions inventories for regional plans and programs to ensure compliance with clean air standards and emissions reduction targets.
Policy, Planning, and Data Analysis: Analyze regional data using GIS and planning models to assess the impact of regional, state, and federal policies.
Regional Planning Support: Support major regional planning initiatives, including the development and implementation of Plan Bay Area and related projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Expertise in Metropolitan Transportation and Air Quality Planning, including MPO responsibilities, transportation conformity, and compliance with federal and state regulations such as the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Proficiency in Mobile-Source Emissions Modeling, including running and interpreting EMFAC model results.
Strong Policy and Data Analysis Skills, using GIS, travel demand models, and regional datasets to assess policy impacts.
Programming Skills in Python, for data collection, cleaning, coding, and analysis.
Ability to Work with Multidisciplinary Teams, including air quality, modeling, and planning professionals.
Strong Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Skills, including documentation and presenting technical findings.
Detail-Oriented and Organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet regulatory deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education:A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration. A Master's degree is desirable. (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)

ASSISTANT PLANNER/ANALYST
Experience:One year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.

ASSOCIATE PLANNER/ANALYST
Experience:Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.

License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate discipline related to the area of assignment such as environmental science, earth science, environmental engineering, meteorology, physical sciences, transportation planning, transportation engineering, transportation modeling or computer science. A Master's degree is desirable. (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)

Experience: Minimum of one year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment such as environmental science, earth science, environmental engineering, meteorology, physical sciences, transportation planning, transportation engineering, transportation modeling, or computer science. Preference will be given to applicants with more years of relevant or professional experience.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.

DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact NEOGOV's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627 available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.