MPO Director
On-siteJonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the region's comprehensive transportation planning program by developing and implementing the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program. Manage MPO staff, budgets, and federal planning grants while coordinating with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, local governments, and federal agencies. Present recommendations to policy boards and oversee public participation initiatives to ensure compliance with federal requirements. This full-time, exempt, safety-sensitive position reports to the Transportation Policy Committee in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offering a leadership role to shape safe, efficient mobility for Northeast Arkansas.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, public administration, geography, business, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible transportation or regional planning experience
- Supervisory and project management experience
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Exempt, full-time position
- Safety-sensitive position
- Based in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with federal or state transportation programs is highly desirable
- Experience with GIS and transportation planning software is preferred
- AICP, GISP, or related professional certification is a plus
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