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Wayne State University

Research Technician

Detroit, MI · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Research Technician Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Technician at ... H6614 - Center Urban Studies Employment type: * Temporary Employee * Job type: Fractional Time

MABSTOA

Staff Analyst Series

New York, NY

... research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies ...

MABSTOA

Staff Analyst Series

New York, NY · On-site

$71K - $84K/yr

... research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies ...

City of Mankato

Intern - Community Development

Mankato, MN · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Enrolled in a graduate program in planning, urban studies, public administration, or geography ... Duties include conducting research and preparing written documents, preparing detailed staff ...

Wayne State University

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

$42K/yr

H6614 - Center Urban Studies Employment type: * Regular Employee * Job type: Full or Fractional Time * Job category: Research Funding/salary information: * Compensation type: Annual Salary * Hourly ...

MABSTOA

Staff Analyst Series

New York, NY · On-site

... research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies ...

MABSTOA

Staff Analyst Series

New York, NY · On-site

$71K - $84K/yr

... research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Intern - Community Development

Mankato, MN · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

OR Enrolled in a graduate program in planning, urban studies, public administration, or geography ... Duties include conducting research and preparing written documents, preparing detailed staff ...

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Lead Professional, Transportation Planning

Atlanta, GA • On-site

WSP
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Posted 6 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant/Transportation Planner for our Atlanta, Georgia office. This individual will serve in a project manager role over transportation planning projects, develop solutions to complex transportation problems, mentor staff, participate in client-facing activities, and deliver quality planning products to our clients. We're looking for a creative, analytical planner who can take ownership of tasks and bring value to our transportation projects.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in Georgia or a comparable transportation markets, leading and delivering work tasks for transportation projects and studies including data collection, research, and documentation contributing to the development of statewide, regional, and local transportation plans, corridor plans, transit plans and studies, multi-modal feasibility studies, rail studies, managed lanes studies, and other analyses. Day to day work will require contract management, client care, overseeing technical planning work, guiding a team of planners to produce deliverables, and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders.

This position will interact and collaborate with the Georgia Planning and Environment team, the Georgia Office, and Southeast District leadership team, governmental agencies, subcontractors, the public, and other WSP personnel across business lines.
The successful candidate must be a team player and a self-starter, demonstrate strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical skills. Ability and interest in mentoring staff is a must.

Demonstrate Knowledge of:

  • MPO and Countywide Transportation Plans
  • Transit Planning
  • Statewide Transportation Planning
  • Project Management
  • Best practices in multimodal transportation planning analyses
  • Performance-based planning
  • GDOT Offices of Planning and Intermodal
  • Experience with MPOs in Georgia
  • Federal and state regulations and funding programs related to transportation
  • Emerging trends in the transportation planning space
Your Impact
  • Develop strong working relationships with clients, potential clients, and partner firms
  • Manage projects and contracts
  • Prepare, edit, format and produce technical reports and displays
  • Coordinate and/or participate in the development and execution of stakeholder and public involvement activities associated with planning projects
  • Mentor planning staff
Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related discipline
  • 7-10 years of progressively responsible relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team, work cross-functionally and think critically and strategically
  • Familiarity with Georgia transportation planning issues
  • Familiarity with GDOT and MARTA planning procedures
  • Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written form
  • Critical, strategic and creative thinking skills
  • Strong ability to collaborate with individuals and teams
  • Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS)
  • Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reportsUnderstanding of project administration and management
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
  • Experience leading public and stakeholder outreach activities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related discipline
  • AICP certification

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