Planner I/II
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$ 54000 - 62000
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Job Description
Toole Design Group is looking to hire a talented full-time Planner in our Kansas City office. Are you an emerging urban planner motivated to make our streets safer and more equitable for pedestrians bicycles and transit users Are you passionate about active transportation and giving people accessible options for getting where they need to go Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees If so please consider joining Toole Designs Kansas City team.
This Planner position 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 PTO starting at 24 days for all staff. 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 News-Record 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 industry-leading experts and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
A Day in the Life of a Planner I/II
As a Planner you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that delivers multimodal transportation projects with a focus on transit and active transportation modes (bicycle pedestrian and micromobility). Our Kansas City office serves the Kansas City metropolitan region as well as communities in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma. We also regularly support work across the companys multiple offices. You will get to work with staff who are passionate about the work and the communities that we serve as we tackle fun and challenging projects such as multimodal plans and corridor studies; Vision Zero Safe Routes to School and Safety Action Plans; transit studies; wayfinding plans; and Complete Streets and streetscape plans. What unites all our work is our mission: we never accept a project that does not align with our values. We think about equity climate safety and health every step of the the Planner I or II role you will use your analytical skills creativity and critical thinking as you support projects lead analysis represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. Youll work collaboratively with teams of planners landscape architects urban designers and engineers. Typical types of project work you can expect include plan writing; data analysis; production of maps graphics and presentations; community engagement; and occasional field work.
We are targeting a salary range of $54000-$62000 for this position.
Work Schedule
This full-time 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. The Kansas City office of Toole Design is in the vibrant Crossroads neighborhood an exciting walkable area of downtown with abundant restaurants and cafs nearby. The office is a short walk from the KC Streetcar and can also be accessed by bus foot or by bicycle.
Ready to Join our Kansas City 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 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 first-generation 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 woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing
For more information about Toole Design visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram or Facebook.
Desired Qualifications:
- A bachelors or masters degree in urban planning or a related field (or additional work experience in lieu of a degree)
- At least 1 year of work or internship experience
- Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis experience with ArcGIS and/or QGIS and creating webmaps
- Strong writing skills
- Experience in graphic production in Adobe Creative Suite including data visualization graphic design and document layout
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong cultural competency with people from backgrounds different from your own
It would be a plus if you have:
- Prior experience working with a consulting firm even as an intern
- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience with bicycle and pedestrian projects
- Experience conducting public outreach and engagement
Youll be great here if:
- You are excited about transforming transportation networks and creating healthy and resilient communities
- You enjoy collaborating across disciplines to do great work for clients
- You know how to get the message across whether its written verbal or graphic
- You are a lifelong learner who tackles challenging work with a genuine curiosity and ability to seek 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 problem-solving skills
Employment Type
Full Time
