Staff Planner

International Mountain Bicycling Association

25d•$55,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

Are you a creative thinker who enjoys hiking through rugged terrain and envisioning mountain bike trails across the landscape? Do you find the same joy in analyzing data to create graphically compelling maps? If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for travel and consider yourself a trail nerd, IMBA Trail Solutions wants to hear from you. We are seeking a Staff Planner to join our dedicated team of trail planning professionals. Help shape the future of outdoor recreation! We are currently hiring a full-time, remote-based Staff Planner to join IMBA's Trail Solutions team. Staff Planners are entry-level members of our planning and design team who work with IMBA Trail Solutions’ Senior Planners, Associate Planners, and Directors, supporting fee-for-service-based recreational trail system planning and design projects throughout the county. Project work includes community engagement and the development of trail feasibility studies, gap analysis, assessments, concept plan memos, and design memos. This position is fully remote with the potential to travel 30% or more of the time.

Requirements

One (1) to four (4) years of professional planning and design experience, preferably related to trail-based recreation projects and site design
One (1) plus years of professional trail industry experience (design, maintenance, construction, management)
Minimum: Certificate in GIS.
Innovative in critical thinking and problem solving, with an attention to detail throughout all work aspects
Client/Customer service-oriented, demonstrating concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs
Strong self-motivation, time management, and organizational experience
Able to work in an open and collaborative team environment
The ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively verbally and in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization, and structure
Demonstrated ability to operate in a deliverable production-based environment, meeting deadlines and quality expectations
A foundational understanding of Trail System Planning theory, and other theories related to the effective development of sustainable trails
Understands the jargon of trail development
Communicates viewpoints supported by theory
Seeks out continued education
Serves as an asset when in the field, with the ability to ground truth data and gather additional accurate and useful data
Ability to interpret topographic maps and landscapes
Ability to determine discrepancies between data and ground realities
Gather and organize accurate and useful data
Support decision-making by providing recommendations with solid reasoning
Ability to assess and report on existing trail conditions
Responsible for one's own well-being when in the field, plan food and water needs accordingly
Physical capability to transport necessary equipment through various terrain and climatic conditions
Knowledge of safety measures and backcountry protocol
Have extensive experience with ArcGIS Pro
Strong experience managing, organizing, and sharing large geodatabases
Strong experience acquiring geospatial data from USGS, SSURGO, and state/county/city GIS sites
Strong understanding of terrain visualization and representation in ArcGIS Pro
Strong ability to create and edit vector datasets (shapefiles and feature classes) in ArcGIS Pro, including manipulating attribute tables, symbolizing data classes, labeling features, and performing field calculations
Strong ability to produce polished maps for reports, field work, and final deliverables
Competent in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Understanding of graphic design principles with the ability to implement in projects to display information in a clear and effective manner
Understanding of the effective placement of text and images within a sheet layout and map graphic product
Uses principles and elements of design when developing mapping deliverables
Utilizes scales with accuracy
Preference to have skills in AutoCAD and development/management of CAD sheet sets
Strong skills in GIS (ArcGIS Pro) and Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). CAD experience is also preferred
Experience and familiarity with creating and producing planning, design, and construction documents
Experience with GPS tools, data collection, and data post-processing
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Potential to travel 30% or more of the time

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field of Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or similar
Preferred ability to perform analysis on geospatial datasets, including digital elevation models, hydrology datasets, and multispectral imagery
Preferred experience with ArcGIS Pro Model Builder
Preferred proficiency in Python, Excel VBA, or other programming languages

Responsibilities

Project mapping data acquisition (GIS, CAD, and GPS based), creation, and management
Base map creation utilizing GIS (ArcPro) and/or CAD
Map graphics creation utilizing Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Support field design and flagging of trail alignments and amenities
Support the creation of trail network and bike park concept and design plans
Production of concept plan memos, design memos, and construction documents
Maintain flexibility and adaptability with many personality types
Attend required company and departmental meetings
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

IMBA is the leading nonprofit organization for mountain biking advocacy and trails. A full-time opportunity here offers a rewarding career with growth opportunities, a remote work environment, travel, and a comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

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