Overview
The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), located in Ithaca, NY, is recruiting to fill the position of Transportation Planning Director to lead planning for community transportation programs and manage the County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Transportation Planning Director will provide expert guidance, leadership and support to the ITCTC and wider community in methods to address transportation-related priorities, including highways, bridges and multimodal options, and in implementing, evaluating, and improving initiatives supporting those priorities.
Starting salary is $105,061, rising to $110,594 after 9 months. Please include a cover letter and resume with application for employment.
Centrally located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College in an area surrounded by Cayuga Lake, dramatic gorges and waterfalls. It has a small-town atmosphere while showcasing the qualities of a larger city through a diverse and active arts and culture scene. More information can be found at https://www.visitithaca.com/ and https://www.liveinithaca.org/.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced leader who can create, oversee and administer complex projects and programs and deliver results for our community. The ideal candidate will have expertise in transportation issues and/or experience administering multi-faceted programs. However, we are primarily looking for a person with a strong vision, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate community partners and implement programs from the ground up.
It is an exciting time for transportation planning in Tompkins County with the retirement of two of the three full-time staff of the ITCTC and the opportunity to envision a robust, results-driven transportation program. The Transportation Planning Director will lead that work and craft a team that will be responsible for making the vision a reality.
The deadline for applications is June 15 at 5:00 PM. Tompkins County offers a generous suite of benefits. Please see complete job posting and requirements at https://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
About Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council - ITCTC
The ITCTC is responsible for programing federal surface transportation funds based on a 20-year long range transportation plan. The ITCTC has existed for over 30 years and has been a catalyst for the implementation of a progressive transportation strategy based on coordination and collaboration with local partners.
