Planner II - Transportation

Huitt-Zollars•Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Huitt-Zollars’ National Capital Region office in Alexandria, VA has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Planner II position that could be located in Alexandria or Philadelphia PA. This position will work on a wide range of planning and urban design projects collecting information, engaging with the public, developing recommendations, creating documents, and presenting results. Huitt-Zollars does a wide range of planning work, including transit and transportation planning, transit-oriented development, land use, and comprehensive planning. Our recent projects include a bus network redesign in Fort Worth, transit planning projects in Philadelphia, a parks and greenway master plan in Houston, a regional rail study and transit-oriented community guidelines. Our offices in the National Capital Region and Philadelphia are experiencing exciting growth that you can be a part of overall. We are passionate about what we do, and we are looking for a team member who is similarly excited about creating better cities for everyone. CANDIDATES WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WITH A COVER LETTER ATTACHED

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field, or equivalent in education or experience, Master’s degree in Planning can substitute for some years of experience.
Previous Experience: 3 to 5 years.
Registration is not required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents in English as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to respond effectively and sensitively to issues and a wide range of perspectives.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.
Ability to research and compile information.
Ability to create maps, diagrams, and other graphics.
Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.
Ability to assemble and design printed and digital documents.
Ability to present in a meeting.
Ability to take notes during a meeting.
Ability to engage with complex issues such as equity.
Ability to complete GIS mapping and visualization tasks.
Fundamental software skills, and the ability to learn new software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Rhino, GIS, and Remix.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies

Nice To Haves

Huitt-Zollars supports its staff in pursuing and maintaining relevant registrations and credentials, including AICP and LEED.
Ability to work in a second language, particularly one that is spoken in the areas we work in, is welcome.

Responsibilities

Research existing conditions, goes on site visits, compiles data and completes GIS analyses, creates maps and graphics, and summarizes issues.
Develops information, presentations, and other materials for the public, creates surveys, helps plan and organize public meetings, and facilitates discussions.
Works with an interdisciplinary team to define strategies and identify recommendations.
Develops designs for transportation networks, streets, bikeways, transit stops, urban spaces, parks, buildings, public facilities and other elements at a planning level.
Creates GIS summaries, maps, plans, sections, renderings, diagrams, and other graphics.
Writes for reports, memos, fact sheets, and other documents.
Contact with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
Assists in preparing presentations and documents, including preparing graphic materials for presentations or documents, assembling a presentation or document, and proposing an outline for a presentation or document.
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).