Director of Planning

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RTS is a company that is committed to creating a work environment where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued for the contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to be a champion in connecting the community through inclusion and belonging; we are a place where you can stretch yourself and make an impact.

About RTS:
RTS is a transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS connects the community by providing public transportation services to more than 10 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader for its Director of Planning position. This position is responsible for overseeing service design and planning, federal reporting, and community coordination activities. This position works closely with the internal leadership, the Title VI Coordinator, and the Genesee Transportation Council to ensure that cost-effective public transit is planned to serve the community.

SUPERVISES: Transportation Planners

SALARY: $90,000 - $100,000 annually (depending on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Staying Healthy: Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Feeling Secure: Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO: 17 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field with strong transportation, urban studies, planning, or government experience; minimum of five years of work experience with demonstrated communication and organizational skills and two (2) years in a supervisory role. Master's Degree preferred.
• An equivalent combination of related work experience, training, and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

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