JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Data Visualization and Report Specialist, you will apply foundational planning skills while growing into more advanced responsibilities across a diverse and exciting portfolio of multimodal transportation initiatives. In this role, you will:
• Collaborate with planning staff to display, write, and present solutions that help communities strengthen their transportation systems
• Support planning in active transportation, transit-oriented development, and transit network design
• Conduct research, analysis, mapping, modeling, and report writing using tools like ArcGIS, Microsoft Office 365 products, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Creatively communicate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit data to advance transportation initiatives
• Contribute to the agency's Long-Range Plan, helping to shape the region's long-term vision for accessibility and mobility
• Assist with key NOACA initiatives including:
oAddressing local and regional transportation issues through public engagement, research, analysis, and drafting and reviewing Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Planning Study reports
oCommunicating the value of pop-up/pilot projects that improve safety and demonstrate Complete & Green Streets concepts to support the Street Supplies Program
oDeveloping planning documents including the ACTIVATE Plan, the Regional Trails Plan, and the Transit-Oriented Development Plan
This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt role designed for a planner ready to contribute, grow, and make meaningful regional impact.
Leadership Philosophy - Servant Leadership Accountability
While the Planner III role is not supervisory, NOACA expects all team members to model our Servant Leadership Accountability culture. This means:
• Approaching work with humility, curiosity, and a commitment to service
• Collaborating respectfully and contributing to a psychologically safe team environment
• Communicating clearly, listening actively, and supporting colleagues' success
• Taking ownership of work quality, accuracy, and follow-through
• Engaging stakeholders and the public with empathy, dedication, and professionalism
Great planning happens through strong relationships and shared commitment-qualities at the heart of NOACA's leadership philosophy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in urban/city/regional planning, civil engineering, or related field plus five years of relevant experience
oMaster's degree may substitute for one year of experience
• A strong understanding of multimodal transportation planning topics and the ability to communicate them in visual, written, and spoken form
• Strong research, communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including creating graphs in Excel and data-focused presentations in PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including touching-up GIS maps in Illustrator and drafting reports in InDesign
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other scripting languages for automating analysis, visualization, and report templates preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS software suite
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Salary: $67,800 - $94,900, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement and annual Professional Development Programming
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, vacation, sick leave, personal time, and a competitive parental leave program
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
NOACA supports flexibility and balance with a hybrid work structure including:
• Telecommuting every Monday
• 24 additional discretionary telecommute days per year
If you're passionate about multimodal mobility, eager to grow as a transportation professional, and excited to contribute to a mission-driven regional agency, we encourage you to apply.
Serve communities. Support your team. Shape the region's transportation future.
