Planning Associate II

RS&H • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

RS&H is currently seeking a Federal Planning Associate II to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves working from a local office and traveling to collect data, convert it into information, and make recommendations for diverse projects such as vision plans, district plans, area development plans, master plans, neighborhood plans, strategic facilities plans, facility utilization studies, capital investment strategies, and project development and validation for federal agencies and other clients. The position requires a love for problem-solving, attention to detail, a proactive and deadline-oriented attitude, and the ability to manage time effectively. The role also involves creating maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of prior experience in this field.
• A love for problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive and deadline-oriented attitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of planning software.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 12 times per year).
• Adobe InDesign and Illustrator skills.
• Familiarity with the use of Geographic Information Systems.
• Experience creating plan graphics and visualizations.
• Must be a US person per client requirement.

Nice To Haves

• AICP Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Prior military service or former federal employment
• Experience performing master planning tasks and working on multiple project teams.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense land use, planning, and programming standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and convert it into information.
• Make recommendations based on collected data.
• Investigate new problems and analyze large amounts of data.
• Create maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reports.
• Manage time daily to meet deadlines.
• Perform master planning tasks.
• Work on multiple project teams.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement and financial protection programs (401(k), short- and long-term disability)
• Paid time off (including holidays and paid parental leave)
• HSA funding up to $1,200 annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level