Bachelors Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science and eight (8) years directly related transportation planning experience; or Masters Degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Business Management, Communication, or Political Science and six (6) years directly related transportation planning experience; or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the MPO and its staff, develops the budget, performs policy evaluation and offers solutions and reports pertinent information to the MPO Board.