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Urban Planner-Transportation

URS MN.

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Location: Minneapolis MN
Type: Full Time
Posted: 10/15/2014
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: URS Jobs page

 

Incumbent Responsibilities:

• Gather, manipulate, synthesize and present data, including socio-economic, transportation metrics, traffic and travel demand, and other; analyze and propose interpretations and conclusions
• Prepare internal and client-facing documents and deliverables in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and  GIS, including written work products, charts and tables, and map graphics 
• Produce high quality work products with minimal direction, using practices of detailed checking of work  and quality control
• Research and apply developments in applicable local, state and federal public policy and industry best  practices to project analysis and recommendations
• Participate in collaborative meetings and work sessions with clients, public agencies, and general  public/stakeholders
  

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above.

Do the best work of your life! URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs.

Minimun Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning with a focus on Transportation, Transportation Planning, Transportation and Public Policy or similar field
• AICP Certification or the ability to achieve within 1 year of hire
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience on transportation planning, transit planning, land use   transit-oriented development projects and studies, at minimum in a task/deliverable management role
• Familiarity with data sources and analysis concepts in transportation planning
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite tools, with facility with GIS
• Clear and succinct writing style; confident oral-communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and balance roles on multiple projects
• Availability to participate in evening or out-of-town client meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Clear and succinct writing style; confident oral-communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with traffic engineering concepts and travel demand modeling
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and balance roles on multiple projects
• Interest in achieving URS project management certification within 2 years
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test