1-Senior Transit Planner Job Description.pdf
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This is a job description for a Senior Transit Planner position at Mapsol Geospatial Solutions, a GIS and geospatial intelligence firm specializing in equity-centered, data-driven transportation and planning solutions. The position involves leading end-to-end transit planning efforts including service-needs assessments, route design, scheduling analyses, and equity screening workflows. Key responsibilities include conducting demand analysis and ridership forecasting using GIS and GTFS data, designing and optimizing route networks and schedules, performing Title VI and Environmental Justice screening, developing operational run-cuts and fleet utilization models, and preparing technical memoranda and presentations. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams across two-week sprint cycles to ensure network recommendations align with agency goals, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements. The position is based in Beaumont, California, with flexible remote work options.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban/Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field, and a minimum of seven years of professional transit planning experience with public agencies or consulting firms. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with ArcGIS (including Network Analyst), GTFS data, and scheduling software such as HASTUS or Trapeze, along with strong quantitative skills in ridership forecasting and cost-capacity analyses. Working knowledge of FTA regulations, Title VI/EJ compliance, ADA paratransit requirements, and regional planning frameworks is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with Python or R for data analysis, familiarity with Agile project management and sprint-based delivery, knowledge of transit modeling tools such as TransCAD and Emme, and background in multimodal and micro-mobility planning. Compensation includes a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a full benefits package with opportunities for professional development and conference attendance.
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Job Description
Senior Transit Planner About Mapsol
Mapsol Geospatial Solutions is a fast-growing GIS and geospatial intelligence firm delivering equity-centered, data-driven transportation and planning solutions. We leverage cloud-native platforms, agile sprint pods, and rigorous QA/QC to help agencies optimize transit networks, enhance mobility, and meet regulatory requirements.
Position Summary
As our Senior Transit Planner, you’ll lead end-to-end transit planning efforts—shaping service-needs assessments, route design, scheduling analyses, and equity screening workflows. You’ll partner with cross-functional pods to deliver high-impact deliverables on two-week sprints, ensuring that network recommendations and operational strategies align with agency goals, budget constraints, and Title VI/Environmental Justice mandates.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead demand-analysis and ridership forecasting using GIS, GTFS, and statistical modeling
• Design and optimize route networks, schedules, and service frequencies
• Conduct Title VI/EJ screening, demographic analyses, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop operational run-cuts, layover strategies, and fleet utilization models
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Platform Engineers, and QA/QC leads to integrate geospatial and performance data
• Prepare technical memoranda, presentations, and public outreach materials
• Mentor junior planners and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual milestones
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban/Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional transit planning experience with public agencies or consulting firms
• Proficiency with ArcGIS (including Network Analyst), GTFS data, and scheduling software (e.g., HASTUS, Trapeze)
• Strong quantitative skills: ridership forecasting, cost-capacity analyses, performance metric development
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• Working knowledge of FTA regulations, Title VI/EJ, ADA paratransit requirements, and regional planning frameworks
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable leading client workshops and stakeholder meetings
Preferred Skills
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and automation
• Familiarity with Agile project management and sprint-based delivery
• Hands-on knowledge of transit modeling tools (e.g., TransCAD, Emme)
• Background in multimodal and micro-mobility planning
Location & Benefits
• Based in Beaumont, CA, with flexible remote work options
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, industry conferences, and leadership growth
Mapsol is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and a passion for equitable transit solutions.
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