Transportation Planner

LaBella Associates; Latham (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health 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

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a motivated Transportation Planner to join our team. You will assist in developing planning studies, conduct analyses, and prepare reports while collaborating with senior staff and clients.

The role emphasizes GIS proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to deliver graphics and visual materials. AICP candidate is preferred, with 0-3 years experience in transportation planning and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years’ experience in transportation planning or related field.
• AICP Candidate is preferred.
• Skilled with GIS programs and applications
• Knowledge of transportation planning (transit operations) principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong graphical skillset and design aesthetic highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning studies and reports and support evaluation of transportation plans.
• Develop maps, drawings, conceptual designs, graphical materials, and visual aids.
• Write and contribute to sections of technical reports and other project documentation.
• Oversee and assist with data collection, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Attend and participate in meetings with senior staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders to gather data and manage project schedules.
• Assist in facilitating public and client meetings, including preparation and follow-up actions.

Skills

GIS

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS programs and applications

Job description

At LaBella Associates, we’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Planner to join our dynamic team. As part of our collaborative environment, you’ll contribute to transportation and transit planning studies, conceptual designs, and reports while working closely with experienced professionals in the field. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a thriving and diverse company.

As a Transportation Planner, you will assist in the development of planning studies and reports and support the evaluation of transportation plans under the guidance of senior staff. Your responsibilities will include working on project portions, contributing to analysis, creating graphics, and supporting final deliverables. Typical projects will include transportation and transit planning studies, conceptual design, and presentation materials. You’ll also be expected to attend meetings and collaborate with clients. At times, you may need to provide additional support outside of normal business hours to meet client needs or attend key meetings.

Duties:

• Assist with various tasks within broader assignments led by experienced planners or engineers.
• Develop maps, drawings, conceptual designs, graphical materials, and visual aids.
• Write and contribute to sections of technical reports and other project documentation.
• Oversee and assist with data collection, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Attend and participate in meetings with senior staff, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders to gather data and manage project schedules.
• Assist in facilitating public and client meetings, including preparation and follow-up actions.

• Bachelors Degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years’ experience in transportation planning or related field.
• AICP Candidate is preferred.
• Skilled with GIS programs and applications
• Knowledge of transportation planning (transit operations) principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong graphical skillset and design aesthetic highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills required; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effective, both independently and in a team environment.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year.

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.

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.