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Transportation Planner

Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the MPO for the Fort Smith urbanized area in 

western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to fill the immediate 

opening of Transportation Planner.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, two 

years of transportation planning experience, GIS knowledge and excellent writing and verbal 

communication skills. 

Essential Job Function

Under supervision of the MPO Director assist in the development of short and long range studies for the 

update of the Long Range Transportation Plan. Assist in the preparation of public and agency 

presentations using software such as PowerPoint, databases, digital photography and graphic design. 

Prepare draft responses to public and agency correspondence for review by the MPO Director. Secure 

factual information and analyze, compile and interpret data in the field of planning.  Perform field work 

in connection with transportation planning and development.

Provide administrative support. Record Technical and Policy Board meetings and develop minutes as 

required, prepare agendas and supporting meeting materials for all attendees, arrange, setup and 

attend meetings and open houses. Implement an organizational file structure for the MPO and perform 

day-to-day maintenance of the system. Maintain the website and keep it up-to-date as well as conduct 

other public involvement tasks. 

Maintain courtesy and professional image of the agency through example and by informing the Director 

of areas in need of improvement. Be cognizant of factors which influence public relations and exercise 

initiative in reviewing daily activities for public relations and program implications. This work is assistive 

in nature and focuses on extending the capabilities of the MPO. A positive work attitude and ethic are 

required as well as strong organizational skills and a desire to learn.

 Develop and maintain the day-to-day file system of the MPO and keep it current

 Develop meeting packets and minutes for the Policy Board and Technical Committee

 Prepare MPO informational binders as requested

 Develop draft correspondence, reports, presentations, publications, newsletters, contact lists, 

surveys, databases, mailings and coordinate printing and distribution

 Gather, evaluate and assemble information into special reports that include tables, graphs, 

charts and explanations

 Serve as the MPO Title VI/II Coordinator

 Lead MPO staff member for transit projects and chair of transit subcommittees

 Assist Director and other MPO staff with photos of regional projects for publications 

 Create and maintain information flyer about the MPO

 Lead MPO staff member for public participation activities and social media

 Create and maintain regional carpool program

 Arrange and setup meeting and open house facilities. Attend meetings and communicate with 

the public as required

 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials at all levels, 

employees, private groups, the press and the general public

 Attend transportation planning related training and conferences as funding allows

 Gather local demographic, economic, school enrollment and building permit data to be used in 

MPO studies

 Other duties as assigned 

Interested candidates may send a resume and cover letter to: Western Arkansas Planning and 

Development District, PO Box 2067, Fort Smith, AR 72902-2067, or via e-mail, to dmor...@wapdd.org.

This position is open until filled, salary based on experience and excellent benefits package included.