Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

ABOUT THE POSITION

FAMPO is seeking a thoughtful and energetic individual to perform intermediate to complex professional planning and related work.

Typical duties include:

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting spatial planning data

• Assist in research, analysis, and mapping spatial data.

• Providing support to various transportation and regional planning activities and initiatives

• Communicating with the public, GWRC staff, local regional and state organizations, and elected officials

• Assisting with and attending monthly committee meetings and workshops

• Assembling monthly committee meeting agendas and material packets

• Preparation of grant or other funding applications to VDOT, DRPT, or other entities in pursuit of advancing transportation projects and programs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• GIS Technician/Transportation Planner I – A Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), or another related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• GIS experience (ESRI products, QGIS, CartoDB).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• The ability to work both independently and as a positive, inclusive member of a team.

• Must be adaptable to change and able to perform under moderate levels of stress.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with planning organizations.

• Knowledge of transportation project funding, policy, and project development phases.

• Interest in innovative transportation concepts.

• One year relevant experience.

COMPENSATION

Compensation: $54,863-$60,349 for GIS Technician/Transportation Planner I; Excellent benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision and prescription), retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), life Insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and more. Full-Time Position - 40 hours per week.

This position will require some attendance at evening meetings. A limited telework policy is in place.

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter, résumé, representative sample of your work for a transportation study or plan, and 2-3 references to careers@gwregion.org. Position is open until filled.

ABOUT GEORGE WASHINGTON REGIONAL COMMISSION & FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FAMPO is a federally-mandated agency that is responsible for ensuring that federal dollars spent on existing and future transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process. Committed to meaningful public engagement throughout the process, FAMPO is responsible for establishing priorities to meet short-term (next six years) and long-term (20+ years) multimodal transportation needs in the FAMPO Region, which includes the City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.

The George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is the designated planning district commission for Virginia Planning District 16, which includes over 370,000 people in five jurisdictions. GWRC is the staffing and fiscal agent for the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO).

George Washington Regional Commission/Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.