Job Description

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The Senior Transportation Planner leads or is significantly involved with larger, more complex planning assignments, spearheads project assignments, involving day-to-day task management, staffing, scheduling and technical responsibilities along with client coordination. Planners at this level exercise greater independence and judgment, receiving general supervision from senior management. Projects generally focus on transportation, transit and multi-modal planning, including corridor studies, service planning, alternatives analysis and concept development. Assists with project management activities including budget tracking by task. May be involved in developing proposals and business development activities. Often requires effort outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings.
Duties:

• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments.
• Assume client relations for some planning studies.
• Assume Assistant Project Manager role - staffing, scope schedule, budget.
• Develops transportation plans, studies and analyses on local and regional basis.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards, the public, and elected officials.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences.
• Communicate with Director and Project Managers on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• Six years of professional planning experience, or a master's degree in planning or related field and four years of professional planning.

• AICP Certification is preferred.

• Active member of a professional practice organization.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning, including funding. Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, or transportation planning.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Benefits:
Body, mind, and wallet-LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

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