Career OPPORTUNITY

Now Hiring: Executive Director

The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead regional transportation planning efforts.

This CEO-level role oversees agency operations, guides long- and short-range planning, manages staff and partnerships, and ensures federal compliance. The Director will work closely with local, state, and federal partners to advance projects, strengthen communities, and shape the region’s transportation future.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of progressive management experience in transportation planning, urban/regional planning, public administration, economics, or civil/transportation engineering

  • Advanced degree, AICP, PE, or PMP certification preferred

  • Experience with transportation studies, system planning, funding strategies, and public transit initiatives is a plus

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: $131,256 – $159,783

  • Benefits: Health, dental, paid time off, and NYS Retirement

How to Apply:

Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number GBNRTC-26 to: NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to: application.intake@nfta.com.

The NFTA job application form is available at jobs.nfta.com.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026