Mobility Planner

East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) has an opening for a Mobility Planner in the Transportation Planning Department. The Mobility Planner will report directly to the Transportation Planning Coordinator and will serve as a technical resource on bicycle, pedestrian, accessibility, and senior/disability human service transportation planning activities.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include:

· Provide lead staff support to the EWG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), including coordination with representatives to establish meeting agendas and preparation of committee meeting packets.

· Assist in the development of EWG’s Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.

· Provide technical assistance in federal transportation funding application processes, including the FHWA Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program, and FTA Section 5310 Program.

· Work closely with local governments, transportation providers, advocacy groups, non-profit agencies, and stakeholders to address strategies and implement projects that expand safe opportunities for vulnerable road users and improve mobility.

· Organize educational workshops and training for local public agencies on multi-modal best practices.

· Prepare and present information to the EWG Board of Directors, advisory committees, outside agencies, and the public.

· Gather and analyze data, reports, and studies.

· Support the development of EWG’s long-range transportation plan.

This position requires knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation policies, an understanding of the metropolitan planning organization planning processes, experience in bicycle and pedestrian transportation design standards and principles, and knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements is highly desirable.

The successful candidate for this position will have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, public policy, civil engineering, or a closely related field, and will have at least one year of directly related professional experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and professional experience. A master’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

The salary range for this position is $ 45,652 to $48,000 annually, with actual starting salary based on background and experience. EWG offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with employer match, and generous paid time off (vacation, holiday, and sick leave). A summary of benefits can be accessed on EWG’s website at www.ewgateway.org/careers.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to: careers@ewgateway.org with the subject line: Mobility Planner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,652.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63102

Salary : $45,652 - $48,000