Planner

stvinc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV is seeking a Planner I in Philadelphia to support planning, scheduling, and coordination across large projects. You will help develop plans for transportation services and related land-use improvements with a strong emphasis on data analysis.

The role requires 0-2 years in transit planning, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and proficiency in GIS, MS Office, and Adobe Suites. Excellent collaboration with public agencies and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in transit and transportation planning.
• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, or comparable professional experience in a related field such as Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy and Administration, or other fields directly related to transportation and transit planning.
• Experience preparing relevant analysis and reports, such as transit plans, transportation analysis, alternatives analysis, environmental technical reports, and related planning documents.
• Cross-modal understanding, with interest or experience in active transportation projects, mixed mode corridors, and road and rider safety.
• Proposal writing and business development experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites is required. Experience with graphic illustration programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists team with planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating detailed phases of planning work in a number of large and important projects.
• Develops plans for improved transportation services (both public transportation and traffic), pedestrian and bikeway, as well as improvements to the environment and land use for cities, countries, and metropolitan areas, applying intensive and diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Coordinates the gathering, compiling, and analysis of data on public transportation, traffic, environmental, economic, social, and physical factors affecting relevant assignments.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, governmental agencies and other consultants, transportation agencies, and others, as appropriate to devise and recommend improvements to land use, public transportation services and facilities, roadway and traffic circulation, and pedestrian and bikeway facilities.
• Makes recommendations regarding governmental/agency measures to improve transportation (including both public transportation and traffic), land use, pedestrian and bikeways, and the environment.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates transportation planning and environmental impact reports.
• Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.

Skills

GIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suites

Graphic illustration programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suites

Job description

Planner I

• Assists team with planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating detailed phases of planning work in a number of large and important projects.
• Develops plans for improved transportation services (both public transportation and traffic), pedestrian and bikeway, as well as improvements to the environment and land use for cities, countries, and metropolitan areas, applying intensive and diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Coordinates the gathering, compiling, and analysis of data on public transportation, traffic, environmental, economic, social, and physical factors affecting relevant assignments.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, governmental agencies and other consultants, transportation agencies, and others, as appropriate to devise and recommend improvements to land use, public transportation services and facilities, roadway and traffic circulation, and pedestrian and bikeway facilities.
• Makes recommendations regarding governmental/agency measures to improve transportation (including both public transportation and traffic), land use, pedestrian and bikeways, and the environment.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates transportation planning and environmental impact reports.
• Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.

What We're Looking For:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in transit and transportation planning
• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, or comparable professional experience in a related field such as Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy and Administration, or other fields directly related to transportation and transit planning.
• Experience preparing relevant analysis and reports, such as transit plans, transportation analysis, alternatives analysis, environmental technical reports, and related planning documents.
• Cross-modal understanding, with interest or experience in active transportation projects, mixed mode corridors, and road and rider safety.
• Proposal writing and business development experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites is required. Experience with graphic illustration programs is preferred.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $64,994.00 - $73,856.00

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.