[Hiring] Transportation Planning Manager @Town of Morrisville

Role Description

Hello! I'm Michele Stegall, the Planning Director for the Town of Morrisville, and we're looking for an experienced transportation planning professional to help guide the future of mobility in one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities.

As our next Transportation Planning Manager , you'll lead transportation initiatives that impact how residents, businesses, and visitors connect throughout Morrisville and the surrounding region. From long-range transportation planning and regional partnerships to capital project development and transit improvements, you'll play a key role in shaping the Town's future while collaborating with elected officials, regional agencies, developers, and community stakeholders.

If you're passionate about transportation, planning, and building communities that are safe, connected, and forward-thinking, we'd love to hear from you.

Examples of Duties

• Lead implementation of the Town's Comprehensive Transportation Plan and long-range mobility initiatives.
• Represent Morrisville's interests on regional transportation committees, boards, and steering groups.
• Partner with NCDOT, CAMPO, and regional agencies to advance critical transportation projects.
• Advocate for Town priorities in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process.
• Manage complex transportation planning studies, capital projects, and consultant contracts.
• Help shape future development by ensuring transportation infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
• Use GIS, data analysis, and planning expertise to support informed decision-making.
• Develop funding strategies and assist with prioritizing transportation projects through the Capital Improvement Program.
• Pursue grant opportunities that bring new transportation investments to the community.
• Advise Town leadership, boards, and elected officials on transportation policies, trends, and project recommendations.
• Oversee enhancements to the Town's Smart Shuttle transit system and support innovative mobility solutions.
• Lead and mentor planning staff while fostering collaboration, professional development, and exceptional customer service.
• Present complex transportation concepts in ways that engage residents, decision-makers, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on transportation planning, land use, growth management, and mobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Transportation Planning experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• An AICP certification.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• A North Carolina Zoning Official Certification.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits.