Career OPPORTUNITY
Transportation Planner 2
Transportation Planner 2 is a multidisciplinary planner position that support GBNRTC’s work with GIS mapping, data collection/analysis, regional traffic modeling, researching and writing reports, developing visuals that communicate data effectively and participating in public outreach activities. It’s important to note that these are not all required skills for one candidate. Employees tend to focus on some but not all of the types of work that we do but the opportunity to train and broaden your skill set is encouraged and supported by GBNRTC. TP2s work on tasks independently that contribute to team initiatives or work products. TP2s work under the direction and supervision of senior staff who provide guidance and help to prioritize work between multiple initiatives when necessary.
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Ideal Candidate: GBNRTC has a need for General Planning and Regional Transportation modeling and Power BI skills at this time and candidates with experience in either of these fields and/or a background that would translate to developing these skills will be prioritized.
In addition, the ideal candidate has the following traits:
Skilled at research and report writing.
Interest and passion in planning the regional transportation system for multi-modal travel.
Skilled communicator both in written and verbal form
Self-motivated work style that can work through challenges independently and provide potential solutions
Team-minded approach to work that is productive and contributes to group projects
Proactive communicator that interacts with co-workers, stakeholders and members of the public in a professional manner
Life-Long Learner who embraces new ideas and skills
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, transportation planning, geography, civil engineering, sustainability, mathematics, computer science, geographic information systems, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field and two years of professional experience required. Advanced degree, professional certifications and previous experience in a public sector transportation planning/environment is preferred.
Work Environment
GBNRTC’s work environment is hybrid with employees having the option to work remote when the work is conducive to remote work. The daily work is generally 8 hours with a 1 hour paid lunch. Working evenings or weekends is sometimes necessary as dictated by the work schedule and/or meetings with the public and/or stakeholders.
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Unites States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation, regulations, statutes and orders, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any MPO program or activity.
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary
The hiring range is $66,950 – $85,132 depending on qualifications and experience. Annual cost of living increases are provided and longevity bonuses are provided for employees that work in excess of 12 years.
Benefits
GBNRTC follows NFTA’s Non-Represented Employee Benefits and the following is a summary the key benefits:
Health and Dental: GBNRTC offers comprehensive health insurance coverage with 85% of the cost covered by GBNRTC. The plan is a traditional health insurance model, providing robust medical coverage for employees at their families.
Paid Time Off:
12.5 Paid Holidays
5 Personal Days per year
13 Vacation Days to start (accrues at 4 hours per pay period) with 1 day added per year of service until employee reaches 20 Vacation Days after 8 years.
4 hours Sick Pay per pay period which accrues up to 1,440 hours.
Retirement: GBNRTC participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). As a Retirement System member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating employer. The system provides retirement benefits based on your years of service and final average salary.
GBNRTC also offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary toward a tax-deferred retirement savings account. Contributions to this plan can reduce your current taxable income, and earnings accumulate tax-free until withdrawn.
Additional Benefits include short and long term disability, group life insurance and an NFTA Metro Pass.
transportation Planner 1
The Transportation Planner 1 is GBNRTC’s entry level planner position. TP1s support GBNRTCs work by applying their existing skills and learning new skills through formal and informal training opportunities. Typical types of work include GIS mapping, data collection/analysis, regional traffic modeling, researching and writing reports, developing visuals that communicate data effectively and participating in public outreach opportunities. It’s important to note that these skills are not all required for a single candidate. Employees typically focus on certain areas of our work, rather than all of them. However, GBNRTC encourages and supports opportunities to expand and develop your skill set through training. TP1s work on tasks both independently and in collaboration with other staff. TP1s work under the direction and supervision of senior staff who provide guidance and help to prioritize work between multiple initiatives when necessary. TP1s contribute best by supporting with independent work of skills that exist and learning new skill sets to broaden the ability to contribute GBNRTC.
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Ideal Candidate
GBNRTC has a need for General Planning and Regional Transportation modeling and Power BI skills at this time and candidates with course work experience in either of these fields and/or other background that would translate to developing these skills will be prioritized. In addition, the ideal candidate has the following traits:
Interest in continuing to learn on the job to develop a broad skill set for GBNRTC’s work
Skilled at research and report writing.
Interest and passion in planning the regional transportation system for multi-modal travel.
Skilled communicator both in written and verbal form
Self-motivated work style that can work through challenges independently
Team-minded approach to work that is productive and contributes to group projects
Proactive communicator that interacts with co-workers, stakeholders and members of the public in a professional manner
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, transportation planning, geography, civil engineering, sustainability, mathematics, computer science, geographic information systems, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred.
Work Environment
GBNRTC’s work environment is hybrid with employees having the option to work remote when the work is conducive to remote work. The daily work is generally 8 hours with a 1 hour paid lunch. Working evenings or weekends is sometimes necessary as dictated by the work schedule and/or meetings with the public and/or stakeholders.
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Unites States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation, regulations, statutes and orders, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any MPO program or activity.
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary
The hiring range is $53,764 - $66,250 depending on qualifications and experience. Annual cost of living increases are provided and longevity bonuses are provided for employees that work in excess of 12 years.
Benefits
GBNRTC follows NFTA’s Non-Represented Employee Benefits and the following is a summary the key benefits:
Health and Dental: GBNRTC offers comprehensive health insurance coverage with 85% of the cost covered by GBNRTC. The plan is a traditional health insurance model, providing robust medical coverage for employees at their families.
Paid Time Off:
12.5 Paid Holidays
5 Personal Days per year
13 Vacation Days to start (accrues at 4 hours per pay period) with 1 day added per year of service until employee reaches 20 Vacation Days after 8 years.
4 hours Sick Pay per pay period which accrues up to 1,440 hours.
Retirement: GBNRTC participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). As a Retirement System member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating employer. The system provides retirement benefits based on your years of service and final average salary.
GBNRTC also offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary toward a tax-deferred retirement savings account. Contributions to this plan can reduce your current taxable income, and earnings accumulate tax-free until withdrawn.
Additional Benefits include short and long term disability, group life insurance and an NFTA Metro Pass.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume to jobs@gbnrtc.org and put the title of the position that you are applying to in the subject line of the email.
Application deadline: August 15, 2025 by 4 p.m. (EST)
GBNRTC’s selection process generally follows three steps:
Review of resumes to develop initial list for virtual interviews
Virtual interview
In-person interview
Reference checks may be required following the in-person interview. Candidates that are offered and accept a job offer are subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test.
Please check back regularly for updates on future opportunities.
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