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Transportation Planner

The Active Transportation Alliance is seeking a full-time Transportation Planner to work on projects that focus on bicycle, pedestrian and transit use. The Active Transportation Alliance (Active Trans) is a non-profit bicycle advocacy organization with over 5,000 members, a $2,500,000 annual budget and a staff of 35.

Active Trans is the largest and one of the most respected bicycle advocacy organizations in North America. As a consultant, Active Trans offers professional services to clients who seek a progressive and innovative approach to making bicycling, walking, and transit use a significant part of daily life in their community or region.

Active Trans offers a full range of services including:
· Non-motorized transportation planning and design
· GIS network analysis and mapping
· Bicycle and pedestrian education and safety programming
· Bicycle, pedestrian and transit funding technical assistance

Consider this position if you are a planner who is not content expending your best professional energies only to achieve some pretty reports that will collect dust on a shelf. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the group that catalyses the region towards revolutionary changes in transportation choice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· A demonstrated commitment to bicycling, walking, and transit advocacy
· Excellent written and oral communications skills
· Excellent organizational skills
· Knowledge of general transportation planning issues
· Knowledge of bicycle and pedestrian planning and design issues
· Experience in effective public involvement and working with elected officials
· Experience working with low income and minority communities
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Required Technical Skills
· Experience with GIS (geographic information system) software. Knowledge of how to create maps using such software
· Experience with Illustrator and InDesign
· Experience with Microsoft Office software

Degree Requirement
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation planning or engineering, or closely related field is required.

Salary and Benefits
$38,000 – $44,000 per year depending upon experience and skills. The Active Transportation Alliance offers a progressive benefit program that includes health, dental, and retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, persons with disabilities and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

This position is open until filled. Email résumé and cover letter with the subject line “Transportation Planner Position” to Carolyn Helmke, Director of Planning, Active Transportation Alliance at carolyn@activetrans.org.