Tri-County Seeking Manager of Transportation Programming

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is seeking a driven, innovative, and dynamic individual to join our team as our Manager of Transportation Programming!

Tri-County is centrally located in Lansing, the state capital of Michigan, around the corner from Michigan State University and home to a variety of recreational amenities, entertainment options, and diverse urban and rural living choices. Tri-County offers generous benefits, including medical and dental insurance coverage for employee and family, group life insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ progressive management and leadership experience. Professional experience directly related to transportation planning; traffic engineering; municipal, urban, or regional planning; data management; or related fields preferred. A thorough understanding of urban transportation planning principles obtained within a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or equivalent environment is required.

Primary duties include developing, coordinating, and implementing programming and planning initiatives that plan for a safe, reliable, efficient, and seamless multimodal transportation network for the region. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the transportation program’s technical staff and deliverables and providing technical assistance to regional entities, local governments, and agency staff.

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position must submit an application, including a resume and cover letter, following the instructions at mitcrpc.org/careers. Position open until 6/26/2024.

Tri-County is an equal opportunity employer.