Adobe Product Family, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Cost Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Feasibility Analysis, Federal Grants, Grant Writing, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Spatial Data, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are People Focused and Project Driven . We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans that create livable communities!
We are currently seeking an experienced Transportation and Community Planner in our Philadelphia, PA office. The successful candidate will help us grow our planning and communication practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as support the growth of our planning practice nationally through strong leadership, mentoring, and the ability to thoughtfully collaborate with WRA staff and stakeholders.
Assignments may include leading the pursuit and delivery of a variety of transportation planning, community planning, and communication projects for municipalities, counties, and state agencies.
Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting studies and planning efforts, drafting reports
Providing analysis on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of plans and special projects
Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and obtain project approvals
Assisting clients with the development of policy and regulatory changes
Identifying planning strategies and assessing scenarios
Working with internal WRA colleagues to provide GIS-based data analysis and developing collateral materials that illustrate data in a user-friendly manner
Facilitating public meetings/public involvement efforts, documenting meetings, and presenting information to clients and their boards regarding the outcomes and recommendations
Working independently as well as part of a multi-discipline team to advance project goals and objectives
Mentoring staff
Preparing proposals, developing work plans, and coordinating planning efforts to support project management
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred
AICP certification or ability to obtain AICP certification within one year of date of hire
Minimum of 16 years of advanced relevant transportation planning work experience
Experience working with Municipalities, Counties, MPO’s or DOTs on transportation and community policies and planning
Experience with federal funding and grant applications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of federal and state, and metropolitan transportation and community policies and initiatives
Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible projects
Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments
Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to ability to resolve problems in a professional manner
Ability to provide effective and efficient project management with a proven ability to meet established deadlines
Knowledge of and aptitude for computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Internet applications
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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