Senior Transportation Planner at SEDA-Council… · Lewisburg

Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation & sick leave. Hybrid flexibility available.

Join Our Team at SEDA-Council of Governments and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about building stronger communities and driving regional growth? At SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of life across central Pennsylvania. As a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we collaborate with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to develop innovative solutions for economic growth, export development, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and community development.

When you join SEDA-COG, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a dedicated team committed to making a lasting impact. We value collaboration, creativity, and a shared vision of empowering our communities to thrive. Whether you're helping local businesses with export development, planning sustainable infrastructure, or spearheading new programs, your work here matters.

Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Preparing and implementing plans, such as the Active Transportation Plan, Coordinated Transit Plan, Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, Unified Planning Work Program, and Public Participation Plan.
• Facilitating the regional Active Transportation Committee.
• Leading Complete Streets planning and policy activities.
• Serving as a liaison to transit operators and human service agencies.
• Analyzing transportation, demographic, economic, land use, and related data.
• Presenting to boards, committees, commissions, and at public meetings.
• Providing technical assistance and other support to local project sponsors.
• Preparing scopes of work for transportation studies and plans.
• Preparing progress reports for invoices and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications/skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, Geography, Engineering, Transportation Studies, GIS, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least four years of related job experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation laws, funding sources, processes, policies, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving & critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and research methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• AICP certification or PE license is desirable.
• ArcGIS familiarity is a plus.

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Applicants are expected to supply a cover letter and resume by June 8, 2026, via this posting or email to:

Amanda Owens, Human Resources Director

SEDA-Council of Governments

201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837

aowens@seda-cog.org.

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities

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