Current Job Postings:

TITLE: Transportation Planner
SALARY RANGE: Dependent on education, experience or a combination of both

The Southwest Louisiana Regional Planning Commission is seeking a collaborative, analytical and motivated transportation planning professional for the Lake Charles Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Southwest Louisiana Rural Planning Organization (RPO). This position offers the opportunity to help implement adopted transportation plans, priorities, investments and mobility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and advance implementation of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Monitor and advance implementation of the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Analyze demographic, transportation, safety, and financial data.
• Monitor and support Travel Demand Modeling efforts.
• Monitor and manage traffic count programs and transportation data collection.
• Collaborate on development of Designated Arterial Corridor Plans and stakeholder engagement process.
• Collaborate on Short-Term and Long-Term transportation planning and development of Regional Transportation Plans with local governments.
• Facilitate preparation of transportation project implementation tools and pilot programs for evaluation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience with transportation planning, data analysis, visualization tools and collaborative project work.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability Coverage
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Credit Union Membership

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About Us

The Southwest Louisiana Regional Planning Commission (SWLA-RPC) serves as the designated Economic Development District (EDD) for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes, as well as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for greater Lake Charles. Our primary goal is the continued growth and development of Southwest Louisiana.

Our Values

Our mission is to ENGAGE our members, IDENTIFY their needs, wants & shovel ready projects, PLAN for those projects & IMPLEMENT those plans with sustainability & resiliency.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send your resume to: [email protected]

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. SWLA-RPC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.