Purpose

Perform the planning-related activities for a variety of transportation and urban planning projects with a commitment to improving communities through multimodal transportation, making it easier, safer, more efficient, and attractive to walk, bike, and use transit and emerging mobility options. Projects involve elements such as Complete Streets design, Vision Zero, First/Last mile connections to transit, Transportation Demand Management, transit service planning, parking studies, pedestrian and bicycle facilities for all ages, environmental sustainability, landscape architecture, and community planning.

Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with an office in Boston, MA, Taunton, MA, Westfield, MA, or Lincoln, RI in addition to working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.

Do the Work

• Assist on all aspects of planning projects, including preparing maps and graphics for public and client meetings, data analysis, drafting formal reports and documents, performing field reviews and data collection, conducting research on trends and best practices, contributing to stakeholder and public engagement efforts, preparing proposals, developing solutions to complex problems, and presenting recommendations.
• Prepare conceptual plans for various projects.
• Assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits.
• Research, analyze, compile and display data for problem solving and official publication regarding planning issues.
• Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams.

Success Metrics

• Be self-reliant and able to operate independently with limited direction.
• Works effectively with internal leaders as well as external clients.
• Be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in in urban planning, landscape architecture or related field.
• Master’s Degree in City/Urban/Regional/Community Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ professional experience required, with five or more (5+) planning experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and passing a motor vehicle check.
• Ability and comfort to support community engagement programs, activities, and public meetings. Direct experience preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, both independently and also as an integral part of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in multimodal transportation planning and engineering.
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing, and graphic skills, including public speaking, written reports, presentation materials and technical writing.
• Experience with computer applications systems and design software.
• Skill using industry-standard planning software such as Microsoft Office suite of programs. Knowledge of 3D modeling programs, graphic design applications, and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Indoor Work
• Outdoor Work
• Lift/Carry 21-50lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Traveling
• Walking
• Climb
• Operating Computer
• Exposure to Hazards
• Exposure to Temperatures
• Push/Pull 26-40lbs
• Squat or Kneel
• Bending
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

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