Alta Planning + Design is hiring: Planner II in Phoenix
Alta Planning + Design - Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85003
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Job Description
About Alta
Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Alta was founded in 1996 when communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling as the non-motorized transportation movement developed into a profession in the United States. We pioneered the field of active transportation, evolving our planning and design work into a visionary global practice that empowers people to live active, healthy lives and gets them to where they need to go.
Day to Day
Qualifications
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- 2+ years of transportation planning experience
- Broad knowledge of multimodal transportation planning practices and trail design standards
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lead, prepare, and contribute to the preparation of plans, reports, memos, and presentation materials.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to independently work on multiple projects and complete tasks at a high level of quality.
- Ability to participate in public outreach or conduct site visits.
- Desire to collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Basic understanding of ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Acrobat
- Ability to prepare graphics and maps.
- Master’s degree in planning or related field
- Consulting experience
- Membership in a professional practice organization
What We Offer
Compensation
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
*The following statements pertain to US Candidates Only*