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WICHITA AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Employment Opportunities
WAMPO is the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Wichita metropolitan region. We provide the forum for elected officials to collaborate on transportation decisions. Members of the public play a vital role in guiding WAMPO's work through committee involvement, taking surveys, talking to WAMPO staff, and participating in the public process. While our team is small, we are a dedicated staff striving to improve transportation options for everyone in the greater Wichita region. Please take a look at our open positions and don't hesitate to reach out if you are interested in one of the positions.
Employment Opportunities
Title | Description | Closing Date | Pay | Job Description | Job Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transportation Planning Manager | This position is responsible for managing WAMPO’s transportation plans and studies. | Open until filled | To be determined based on qualifications | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_eebbaab638944fdaa568b65f4a8d3b97.pdf | |
Manager of Transportation Engineering & Data | This position is responsible for managing Transportation Engineering & Data tasks pertaining to the planning process in the WAMPO region.
| Open until filled | To be determined based on qualifications | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_4b8f84ef117645bfb9b0495e9ab57bcd.pdf | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_66072de4aa724fa588e5967a47611295.pdf |
Senior Transportation Planner (Multimodal Focus) | This position will work on the MTP, TIP, specific corridor studies, safety studies, and various other plans. This position will assist in all aspects of WAMPO’s planning processes but will be focused on transit and bicycle/pedestrian planning.
| Open until filled | $58,000-$75,000 annually depending on qualifications, experience, and skill level | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_8b5ca53462b44558b448aa9477b5e833.pdf | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_d5ce1c873d0e4b45b67a296d5c1b18eb.pdf |
Administrative Assistant | The selected candidate will provide professional and technical administrative services, customer service, and administrative support for MPO functions, as well as coordinating transportation planning community engagement efforts. | As soon as possible | $35,000-$50,000 annually depending on qualifications, experience, and skill level | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_436fc9693a954add9a70f9ffe60d02b9.pdf | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_00508aed89d841b1b49a1cb1c7a9e421.pdf |
Social Media Intern/Part-Time Analyst | This position aids in managing WAMPO’s online presence including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked-In, and our website. | As soon as possible | $13-$20/hour | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_d3e756276b2a428c95822c0ccabdeaa9.pdf | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_e3a2369bbb7b4989a573394b468ddffb.pdf |
Transportation Planning Intern/Part-Time Planner | This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to provide assistance in the planning process and provide "hands-on" work. This position includes writing, researching, communicating with the public, and GIS work. | As soon as possible | $16-$20/hour and higher for part time | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_fa653ea0fdb043b0b06cd564e7a5d2a5.pdf | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_15d7daa0c513453b813f059605b0c3b6.pdf |
Public Outreach Planner | This role coordinates public
outreach and participates in planning activities. | Open until filled | $39,600 and $53,000 annually depending on qualifications, experience, and skill level | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_9392dd85cfab423889cb835c5c1673c7.pdf | https://bbf89d44-63a6-4b4b-9930-7f4178afa979.usrfiles.com/ugd/bbf89d_e35ba86fe8f24dd4834af61b6e90afd4.pdf |
To apply for any of the above positions: send your cover letter, resume, and application to Kyle Thomas, Senior Accountant, at kyle.thomas@wampo.org.
Requests for Proposals
Project | Description | Issue Date | Questions Deadline | Proposal Deadline | Status | RFP Link | Q&A Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Video Creation Services RFP | The Consultant will work with WAMPO staff to develop video concepts, and videos of different styles and lengths for different purposes based on current needs. | 03/30/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 04/17/2023 | Awarded 7-11-23 | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_72777c5088084442be54244c8b785fdd.pdf | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_e932229dd3384791a23ac1f7e6e2fb0a.pdf |
Regional Transit Implementation Plan RFP | The Consultant will help transit agencies/providers and decision-makers identify an implementation strategy for providing regional transit services. | 03/22/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 04/21/2023 | Awarded 7-11-23 | https://www.wampo.org/_files/ugd/bbf89d_91c952814dc34fb18bf5e8f87bbf9cf2.pdf |
To submit an RFP please email it to wampo@wampo.org.
Request for Proposals
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