Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Salary: $63,346.40 - $111,477.08 Annually

Location: Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2026-00226

Department: Transportation & Environmental Services

Division: MOBILITY SERVICES

Opening Date: 03/26/2026

Closing Date: 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: N/A

About the City

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Transportation Planner position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Core Values:

•Respect: We are open-minded and treat all people with dignity

•Teamwork: We do great things together

•Integrity: We are thoughtful stewards of the public’s trust

•Continuous Improvement: We challenge ourselves to learn and grown

About the Department and Division

The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) strives to improve the overall quality of life within the City of Alexandria through the development of superior transportation options. The Mobility Services Division helps manage and promote the City’s many transportation options through policies and programs related to parking, bikeshare, scooters, paratransit, and other modes. Within T&ES and across the City, we work together to foster a thriving Alexandria and work toward a culture that supports each of us and inspires excellence.

An Overview

The Shared Mobility Planner performs highly visible and responsible professional work that directly supports the City’s Shared Mobility programs, including the Capital Bikeshare program and the City’s Dockless Mobility program. The employee is actively involved in the management of these programs, including regional coordination, installation of new infrastructure, permitting, and community engagement. This position is part of three-person team overseeing the City’s Curbside and Parking Management Program in the Division of Mobility Services. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Principal Planner of the Parking and Curbside Management team.

What you should bring

The person in this position should be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative to manage and advance the Shared Mobility Program, continuously improve processes, and get the job done. This person should have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of shared mobility programs, transportation planning, and project management; the ability to collaborate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, boards, commissions, businesses, civic groups, and the general public; the ability to present technical information effectively, both orally and in writing; and the ability to understand political implications of decisions.

Shared Mobility Planner: Major Work Objectives

•Manage the Capital Bikeshare Program which includes:

   o Serving as the City's representative for regional coordination of the program.

  o Identifying new locations for bikeshare stations and managing the approval process from site selection, public outreach, regulatory approvals, budgeting, and coordination with contractors.

  o Overseeing the budget for the program including City funding, grant funding, and developer contributions.

  o Managing the grant process for new and replacement station funding.

  o Reviewing data collected for the program and making recommendations about potential changes to locations and policies.

•Manage the City's Dockless Mobility program which includes:

  o Administering an annual permit process each spring, which involves a competitive application and allocation of devices.

  o Coordinating with permitted and potential companies about operating scooters and e-bikes in Alexandria.

  o Responding to the community about the program.

  o Implementing dockless corrals to support the program.

•Support other shared mobility and curbside management programs as needed in coordination with the Parking and Curbside Management team.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Minimum

Minimum: Four-Year College Degree from an accredited college or university in regional, or urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Physical Sciences, Historic Preservation, or Environmental Studies; three years of experience or Master's degree with 1 year experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

To be considered as an ideal candidate, one should possess a bachelor’s degree in a field listed above and three years of experience; or a master’s degree and one year experience; experience with transportation planning, street design, and transportation policy, as well as Bikeshare or dockless mobility operations and/or expansion; familiarity with GIS; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Notes

This position requires three days of onsite work and is eligible for two days of remote work, with approval from supervisor.

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.