Work with the Transportation Council

Supporting planning, infrastructure, and innovation across the Capital Region.

Employment Opportunities

Senior Transportation Planner – GIS Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Transportation Planner that specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data management, and data analysis to support regional transportation planning initiatives. The planner must be able to provide technical assistance and support to GIS users including data maintenance procedures, software support, and map product generation. Senior Transportation Planners receive a variety of assignments which require the application of the full range of GIS principles, methods and techniques. For more information and to apply click here

Administrative Specialist

We are seeking an Administrative Specialist to perform routine to advanced clerical and administrative duties for an office of thirteen people. Primary duties include word and data processing, records retention, responding to information requests, answering phones, receiving the public, and other related duties to contribute to efficient office operations. The Administrative Specialist will work directly with the Executive Director and Accounting Specialist.  Ideal candidates have excellent writing and communication skills, are self-starters, and are capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently with a minimal amount of supervision.  Click here for the full job description and application instructions.

Procurement Opportunities

Aiken Avenue Area Linkage Study

The Aiken Avenue Area Linkage Study seeks to improve connectivity, including pedestrian connectivity, between the area of Aiken Avenue, Ring Street, and 2nd Avenue and the area of Columbia Street and Broadway. These two areas are separated by railroad tracks and topographical issues. The study is being funded by the Transportation Council and the City of Rensselaer through the Transportation Council’s 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program as part of the Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program. For more information click here.

RFP Schedule

  • July 15, 2026 – REI Release Date and NYS Contract Reporter Announcement
  • July 31, 2026 – Deadline for questions about REI
  • August 5, 2026 – REI Addendum(s) posted
  • August 17, 2026 – Submission deadline
  • August 18, 2026 – September 4, 2026 – Submission Evaluation and consultant Selection, notification, and initiation of contract execution process.

 

 

The Transportation Council solicits proposals and/or qualifications for planning work through the NYS Contract Reporter. Questions? Contact us.