Senior Transportation Planner

Company: Garver Engineering
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: September 4, 2019

Job Description:

GARVER SEEKS A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE PREPARATION OF TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND NEPA DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN OUR AUSTIN GEORGETOWN AND FRISCO OFFICES.

The Senior Transportation Planner will:

* Assist with project management on transportation planning and NEPA projects.

* Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

* Collect and analyze social, economic and environmental data to be used in developing alternatives and in assessing potential impacts of proposed actions.

* Prepare Feasibility and Corridor Study documents.

* Prepare NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).

* Prepare technical reports in compliance with agency guidance, policy and laws.

The Senior Transportation Planner will:

* Develop and support community outreach, communication, and public information programs that communicate complex transportation planning processes to the public.

* Research and implement best practices, emerging technologies, and industry and cultural trends for community outreach and external communication.

* Research and identify relevant demographics, stakeholders, elected officials, and community groups for outreach programs.

* Create and maintain databases and contact lists.

* Prepare presentation materials for a variety of audiences.

* Oversee meeting logistics and preparations such as facility booking and set up, sign-in sheets and other materials, ADA compliance, and audio/video set-up.

Garver s Transportation and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our regional clients full-service transportation planning and environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver s projects by being involved in a variety of project-types with diverse clients and working collaboratively with internal project teams, to expand our transportation planning and environmental services through high-quality work.

REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor s degree in the field of urban and regional planning or im them environmental sciences field. Preferred Master s Degree in one of these fields.

* Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in transportation corridor planning and project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.

PREFERRED SKILLS

* Established knowledge of State and Federal transportation planning regulations and guidelines.

* Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.

* Proficiency in technical writing of planning environmental documents.

* Experience in Task or Project Management, managing a team of staff to deliver a transportation project.

* Experience working city, county, regional, and State transportation agencies

* Experience with public involvement and outreach.

* Ability to convey technical information in a user-friendly, non-technical manner.

* Excellent communication skills and able to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, and in both leadership and support roles.

* Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multi-disciplined engineering, planning, architectural, and environmental services firm, headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. With more than 600 employees spread between more than 30 offices in 12 states, Garver offers a wide range of services with a focus on aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, power, transportation, survey, and water. Garver sits in the top 150 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list, while Zweig Group recognizes Garver as a best firm to work for. Garver is celebrating its 100th year with a series of client appreciation events and by supporting STEM education at 100 schools by donating funds and supplies. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.


Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

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