Planning Specialist: Center for Transportation Research - UTK
University of Tennessee at Martin
$62,000 - $67,000 / year
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Description
Responsible for responding to internal and external requests for information and assistance on transportation planning issues, including traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use planning. Works with state, federal, and university personnel to address transportation planning needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in community / urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, civil engineering, or other related fields
Minimum of two years experience in transportation planning or research.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong Interest in Transportation Planning and Plan Development
Strong interest in Transportation Sustainability and Resiliency
Strong interest in environmental and/or air quality planning and transportation policies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 products
Leadership experience
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in community / urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, civil engineering, or other related fields
Three to five years of experience in transportation planning or research.
Knowledge of Travel Demand Models and Traffic Operations
Knowledge of Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations
Experience with Adobe Suite products
Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations; specifically, Titles 23 and 49
Knowledge of various State Regulations; specifically, Titles 4-8, and 13.
Skills in the use of computer software, e.g.: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as ESRI's ArcGIS, ArcMap; Travel demand analysis software, such as TransCAD; Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of writing proposals or problem statements for research projects/ grants
Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN
Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
- Market Range: MR11
- Anticipated hiring range: $62,000 - $67,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume
About The Department
CTR is part of the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.
Benefits
- Market Range: MR11
- Anticipated hiring range : $62,000 - $67,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
- Resume
About this role
The Center for Transportation Research at UT Knoxville is seeking a Planning Specialist to field and respond to transportation planning requests from state, federal, and university partners. You would handle traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use planning inquiries while collaborating across multiple organizations to address transportation needs in the region. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on real-world planning challenges within a research environment backed by Tennessee's flagship university.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in planning, transportation, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field, plus at least two years of transportation planning or research experience. You'll need strong communication and presentation abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. A master's degree and three to five years of experience are preferred, as is familiarity with GIS software, travel demand modeling, federal transportation regulations, and proposal writing. The salary range is $62,000–$67,000 annually.
This role suits someone with a genuine interest in transportation sustainability, environmental planning, and policy who wants to apply technical skills in a university research setting. UT Knoxville emphasizes employee development, work-life balance, and professional growth, and the hybrid arrangement provides scheduling flexibility.
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