Transportation/Environmental Planner-Washington, DC Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US
Transportation/Environmental Planner-Washington, DC
Make a difference! Transportation/Environmental Planner Washington, DC Parsons is one of the world ??s largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms. We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure. Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning. Parsons has the people and power to move the world. Need: PARSONS is hiring a Transportation / Environmental Planner to support our Road/Highway group in Washington, DC. Position Overview: The successful candidate will serve as a team member on transportation planning and environmental impact statement projects. Duties may include: data collection; technical analysis and documentation, management of budget and schedule, and client communication. The specific responsibilities are as follows: Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on transportation, economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use. Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses. Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal. Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops. Prepares, reviews and evaluates transportation studies, environmental impact reports and other technical documents. May coordinate the work of technicians and/or lower-level planners and engineers. Specific responsibilities will vary according to individual ??s skills and desires. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Requirements: - Bachelor ??s degree in Transportation/Environmental Planning or Civil Engineering, Master ??s degree preferred and 5 - 8 years of related work experience in transportation/environmental planning. - American Institute of Certified Planners Certification and or registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred at this level. - Knowledge of federal and state transportation planning guidelines, including US DOT Technical Advisories and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Experience with the District of Columbia and Virginia Departments of Transportation is highly desirable. - Strong writing and verbal skills required. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in transportation /environmental planning assignments is required. Skills/Competencies: Willingness, desire and enthusiasm to work in a team setting that emphasizes teamwork, and support as well as leadership skills are essential skills. Knowledge of transportation /environmental planning concepts, practices and procedures and NEPA process is required. Desire and ability to manage different projects, tasks, and work with other staffers simultaneously is strongly desired. This position also requires excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate should be resourceful in developing and implementing innovative and creative solutions to technical, budgeting, and management tasks. Willing to create own solutions to challenges to ensure work is completed by the project team. ?? Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world. We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V. Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2011, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 11,000 Parsons ?? employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 26 countries. These dedicated workers speak 89 languages collectively, and hold more than 10,300 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.