Planner II
Planner II
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Toole Design Group in Columbus OH is looking to hire an experienced and talented fulltime Planner II. Are you passionate about active transportation Are you interested in how people and families choose to travel to and from their daily destinations Do you want to create places and transportation networks that benefit all users Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the wellbeing of its employees If so please consider joining our Columbus team.
This Planner II position with a focus on active transportation public engagement and placemaking earns a competitive salary and great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability a health savings account (HSA) a flexible spending account (FSA) and all staff start with at least 24 days PTO. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike walk or use transit for a better quality of life.
About Toole Design
Toole Design is the leading engineering planning and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland we have expanded throughout the United States. Our talented team of planners landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people regardless of age ability race or gender. As an Engineering NewsRecord top 500 design firm we have also been named a best firm to work for and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.
Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industryleading experts and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and teamoriented environment.
A Day in the Life of a Planner II
As a Planner II you will contribute to projects assist with analysis work directly with our clients represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. Youll work with other planners landscape architects urban designers and engineers to deliver a variety of exciting projects focused on making places and travel experiences better for everyone including local regional and statewide active transportation plans Vision Zero plans corridor studies wayfinding plans and downtown plans.
What brings us together is our mission: we never accept a project that does not align with our values. We push clients to think about equity climate safety and health every step of the way.
We are targeting a salary range of $62000 to $73000 for this position.
Work Schedule for a Planner II
This fulltime position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2 days per week. Our Columbus office of Toole Design opened in 2018 and is in downtown Columbus on East Broad Street across from the Capitol. The office is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit.
Ready to Join our Columbus Team We understand your time is valuable so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Planner II position please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.
At Toole Design we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone including those from underrepresented communities women people of color LGBTQIA immigrants firstgeneration college students/graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between to apply. Even if you dont think your current skill set checks every box below but this role seems to align with your strengths we want to hear from you.
Were proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work as well. Toole Design is a womanowned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contactingand asking for Human Resources or emailing .
For more information about Toole Design visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram or Facebook.
Qualifications of a Planner II:
- A bachelors or masters degree in urban planning landscape architecture urban design engineering public health or a related field
- 2 years or experience related to multimodal transportation transportation safety and public engagement
- Experience independently managing projects or tasks while working as part of a larger multidisciplinary team and on multiphased projects
- Strong cultural competency with people from racial backgrounds different from your own
- Strong writing skills and experience working as a support and/or lead writer for planning documents
- Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis
- Experience in graphic production in Adobe Creative Suite including data visualization graphic design and document layout
- Proficiency developing polished work products that present information visually. This could include infographics and data visualization mapping experience with ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience conducting public outreach and engagement
It would be a plus if you have any of the following:
- Prior planning experience at a consulting firm
- Experience with surveys tabling focus groups fieldwork and other data collection methods
- Fluency in Spanish Somali Arabic or other languages
- Experience (academic professional or in advocacy) with bicycle and pedestrian projects
Youll be great here if:
- You are excited about transforming transportation networks and creating healthy and resilient environments for communities
- You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and offices to do great work for clients
- You deliver highquality work on time and onbudget
- You know how to get the message across whether its written verbal or visual
- Youre motivated to tackle new challenges and develop creative solutions
- You thrive on engaging communities in the public outreach process
- You can build relationships bring enthusiasm to exciting projects and are detail oriented with strong problemsolving skills
Employment Type
Full-Time
