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Operations Planning
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Operations planning involves managing complex projects and systems as well as conducting studies into corridor planning, traffic operations planning, multi-modal and transit-oriented projects, or freight operations planning.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Master's degree, MBA, or PhD preferredMajor coursework in Industrial, Civil, or Transportation Engineering, Urban or Transportation Planning, Business, Public Administration, or Supply Chain/LogisticsOperations Planning Manager
Job Description: Operations Planning Managers analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers and direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $53,000 - $164,400
Minimum Years Experience Required: 6-12
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's degree, MBA, or PhD preferred
- Major coursework in Industrial, Civil, or Transportation Engineering, Urban or Transportation Planning, Business, Public Administration, or Supply Chain/Logistics
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Master's degree or MBA preferred; bachelor's degree requiredOperations Planner
Job Description: An operations planner is involved in managing complex projects and systems and conducting many types of transportation planning analyses or studies including corridor planning, traffic operations planning, multi-modal or transit-oriented projects, or freight operations planning.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $51,300 - $89,700
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2-6
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's degree or MBA preferred; bachelor's degree required
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree required or in progressMajor coursework in Engineering, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Planning, or related fieldOperations Planning Intern
Job Description: Operations Planning Interns gain familiarity with site, topographic, landscape, and architectural plans, learn to read and interpret zoning codes, learn to read and explain City ordinances, and provide technical support to planning staff by conducting research and preparing maps and graphics.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $38,000 - $77,400
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1-3
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree required or in progress
- Major coursework in Engineering, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Planning, or related field