Transit Safety Planner

Michael Baker International•Tallahassee, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Planning Practice We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking a Transit Safety Planner to join our North Florida, FL team. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Planner will lead planning activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in planning projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
Knowledge of planning principals, best practices, and techniques of planning
Working knowledge of planning software programs, including Microsoft Office applications, Internet applications, and may include GIS mapping
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to accommodate occasional travel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of planning disciplines, such as transportation planning, policy analysis, highway finance, bicycle/pedestrian planning, emerging mobility and transit planning

Responsibilities

Lead planning activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting and presentations.
Conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports.
Manage planning related projects and task work orders.
Collaborate with clients to deliver superior results.
Collect and compile a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports and maps.
Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
Research requirements and standards.
Develop reports.
Participate in the development of Long-Range Planning efforts, studies, including major investments studies, environmental assessments, preliminary engineering studies, and other related activities.
Develop and review conceptual project/plan design, project definition/criteria, scheduling, conceptual cost, and scope of services for long range planning efforts, including development and review of project options and recommendations base upon input of major stakeholders and the community input.
Work with major institutional stakeholders, business and community leaders, and neighborhoods to advance planning studies working to achieve consensus for recommendations that are cost-effective.
Develop and recommend innovative solutions for transportation strategies and programs.
Ensure that all planning activities comply with appropriate Federal and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform technical reviews of projects and prepares reports, analysis, and correspondence.
Participate in presentations, formal and informal to Boards, staff, consultants, governmental agencies, and public.
Operate within a fast-paced environment while managing multiple complex projects and tasks.