Planning Specialist

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

. Respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance on transportation planning issues, including traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use planning .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation planning, including traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use planning, while effectively coordinating with stakeholders and government agencies. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for developing sustainable transportation plans.

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Transportation PlanningTraffic AnalysisUrban PlanningLand Use PlanningMicrosoft Office 365

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningTraffic AnalysisUrban PlanningLand Use PlanningResearchEnvironmental PlanningAir Quality PlanningPlan DevelopmentSustainabilityResiliency

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership ExperienceTeam CollaborationIndependence

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder EngagementRural Planning OrganizationsMetropolitan Planning OrganizationsTransportation PoliciesPublic AdministrationCivil Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance on transportation planning issues, including traffic analysis, urban planning, and land use planning
Work with state, federal, and university personnel to address transportation planning needs
Interface with stakeholders
Independently determine the type and extent of planning assistance offered
Coordinate planning assistance activities across state government
Work with Rural Planning Organizations, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and other planning agencies to develop transportation plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in community / urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, civil engineering, or another related field
Minimum of two years of 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
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive development and training opportunities
Work-life balance
Compensation and innovation leadership support
Hybrid work arrangement