| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Salary | $54,102–$84,570 Per Year |
MPO Operations & Implementation Planner 2676
Salary
$54,102.00 - $104,560.00 Annually
Location
Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC
Job Type
Active Full-Time
Job Number
05596
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Closing Date
11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Planner: Where Transportation Planning Meets Real-World Impact!
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $54,102 - $84,570 Full Salary Range: $54,102 - $104,560
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; with occasional evening and weekend meetings may be required.
Shape the future of transportation in the Greensboro Urban Area.
The City of Greensboro serves as the lead planning agency for the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and works with regional partners to advance a safe, connected, equitable, and effective transportation system.
The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks to hire a Transportation Planner to help move regional transportation priorities from planning and programming toward implementation. The position will support locally administered transportation projects, Transportation Improvement Program activities, consultant and contract coordination, project tracking, MPO committee work, and communication with City departments, MPO member agencies, NCDOT, FHWA, consultants, stakeholders, and other project partners. This is an opportunity to contribute to substantive MPO operations and implementation work while broadening experience in regional transportation planning, project delivery, interagency coordination, and public-facing communication. The job selection process allows selection of a candidate for either the Planner 1 or Planner 2 position based on experience and education.
About the Role
The MPO Operations & Implementation Planner will help move regional transportation priorities from planning and programming into funded studies, projects, and implementation activities. The position will support planning studies, locally administered transportation projects, and related MPO and City initiatives through project scoping, procurement and contract coordination, agreements, reimbursement and invoice coordination, schedules, funding requirements, documentation, workflow coordination, and project tracking. This work requires regular communication with City departments, MPO member agencies, NCDOT, FHWA, consultants, contractors, transit partners, and other project partners. The successful candidate must possess strong writing, organizational, spreadsheet, presentation, and public communication skills.
The position will support Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program activities and related transportation programming processes, including TIP amendments and modifications, project schedules, funding actions, public-facing project information, committee materials, and programming records. This work helps maintain accurate project information and supports the committee and board actions needed to advance projects.
The position will help coordinate MPO committee processes that support transportation decision-making, including work related to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Technical Coordinating Committee, MPO subcommittees, and related activities. Responsibilities include preparing, tracking, and presenting agenda items, amendments, agreements, resolutions, public notices, committee materials, and related documentation.
Additional responsibilities include consultant procurement and contract coordination, including RFQs, RFPs, task orders, scopes of work, agreements, procurement schedules, contract documentation, invoice and reimbursement coordination, and related implementation support. The position will also use workflow management systems, project tracking tools, document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and other digital platforms to support MPO operations and transportation projects. Must have strong writing, organization, spreadsheet, presentation, and public communication skills.
This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate may also possess:
Requirements
Special Notes Concerning this Position:
This position is intended to be filled at the Planner II level. Appointment at the Planner I level may be considered for a candidate whose qualifications, demonstrated abilities, and experience indicate strong potential for the role, but who does not yet have the full experience or training expected at the Planner II level.
The City's planner series provides a journey path for progression from Planner I to Planner II and Senior Planner as employees establish the required credentials and demonstrate the judgment, work performance, independence, and responsibility level expected at each classification. Planner 1 (1 to 3 years minimum experience), Planner 2 (4 to 6 years minimum experience).
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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
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What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
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How many years of experience do you possess in MPO planning, transportation planning, transportation programming, transportation engineering, urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, project management, transportation project implementation, or a closely related field?? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience in MPO planning, transportation planning, transportation programming, transportation engineering, urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, project management, transportation project implementation, or a closely related field. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc?
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Do you have the American Institute of Certified Planners certification (AICP), Geographic Information Systems Professional certification (GISP), "OR" the ability to obtain either certification within six months of hire or promotion if appointed at the Planner II level? If you hold any applicable certificates, copies MUST be attached to your application at the time of submission.
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Do you have experience with transportation planning, MPO operations, transportation programming, project implementation, or related public-sector planning and coordination processes? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience with transportation planning, MPO operations, transportation programming, project implementation, or related public-sector planning and coordination processes. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have a Master's Degree or higher in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Transportation, Engineering, or a closely related field? Degree must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience with transportation project implementation, locally administered projects, state DOT or local agency project delivery processes, Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) processes or comparable programs, project schedules, funding agreements, reimbursement or invoice coordination, or project tracking? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience with transportation project implementation, locally administered projects, state DOT or local agency project delivery processes, Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) processes or comparable programs, project schedules, funding agreements, reimbursement or invoice coordination, or project tracking. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience supporting MPO operations or transportation programming activities, including Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) activities, funding actions, project programming, agenda or committee materials, public notices, resolutions, public-facing project information, or coordination with public agencies, committees, stakeholders, or the public? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience supporting MPO operations or transportation programming activities, including Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) activities, funding actions, project programming, agenda or committee materials, public notices, resolutions, public-facing project information, or coordination with public agencies, committees, stakeholders, or the public. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience with planning study or project scoping, consultant procurement, or contract coordination, including RFQs, RFPs, task orders, scopes of work, agreements, procurement schedules, contract documentation, invoice or reimbursement coordination, or related implementation support? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience with planning study or project scoping, consultant procurement, or contract coordination, including RFQs, RFPs, task orders, scopes of work, agreements, procurement schedules, contract documentation, invoice or reimbursement coordination, or related implementation support. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience supporting MPO operations, committee processes, agenda items, public notices, resolutions, agreements, or related public agency documentation? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience coordinating with public agencies, consultants, contractors, elected or appointed boards, technical committees, stakeholders, or members of the public? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience using or maintaining workflow management systems, project tracking tools, document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, reporting tools, GIS or mapping tools, collaboration platforms, or other digital tools used to support project or program coordination? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience using or maintaining workflow management systems, project tracking tools, document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, reporting tools, GIS or mapping tools, collaboration platforms, or other digital tools used to support project or program coordination. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience using GIS, mapping, dashboards, databases, spreadsheets, or related analytical tools to support transportation planning, project tracking, public information, or project implementation activities? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience with public speaking and delivering presentations to the public?
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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Required Question
Employer City of Greensboro
Address 300 West Washington Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov