Planner/GIS Specialist
Salary: 35-38k annual salary, depending on experience.
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States
Posted by: Active Transportation Alliance
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: August 25, 2010
Last updated: August 9, 2010
Type: Contract
Language(s): English
Job posted on: August 9, 2010
Description:
Summary
In March 2010, The Cook County Department of Public Health was awarded $16 million in federal “Communities Putting Prevention to Work” (CPPW) stimulus funds to combat obesity in suburban Cook County through policy, systems and environmental change. Active Transportation Alliance has been contracted to provide training, transportation planning and other technical assistance services for this high profile, national project through March 2012, focusing on increasing opportunities for daily physical activity through walking, bicycling and transit use. Under the general supervision of the Director of Education and Public Affairs, the Planner/GIS Specialist’s primary responsibilities are to assist the planning team in the creation of local and regional non-motorized transportation plans.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
• Assist in the creation of up to 20 municipal and 3 regional non-motorized transportation plans.
• Create maps and other visuals for use in community meetings.
• Create maps, illustrations and other visuals for use in street design guidebook.
• Assist with public input sessions and consultation with key stakeholders.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in Active Trans obligatory organizational events and activities.
• Participate in program evaluation and assessment activities.
• Attend meetings for overall Communities Putting Prevention to Work project.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualifying Experience
• A passion for the transformational nature of bicycling, walking and transit on community livability and sustainability.
• Proven technical mastery of bicycle and pedestrian planning principles.
• A commitment to Active Transportation Alliance mission, vision and goals.
• Excellent writing and public relations skills.
• Masters degree in Urban Planning or other relevant field of study.
• At least 2 years of experience with GIS, Illustrator and InDesign.
Preferred Experience
• A minimum of 2 years experience working for local, county or regional government in a related field, or comparable experience in non-profit or corporate setting.
• At least 4 years of GIS experience.
• A consumer of active transportation; uses walking, bicycling or transit as primary modes of travel.
How to Apply:
For consideration:
Send a resume and cover letter to dan@activetrans.org. You must include the words “Planner/GIS Specialist” in the subject line. Electronic submissions only, no mailed or faxed submissions will be considered.
Please direct any questions or concerns to dan@activetrans.org. No phone calls, please.
Start Date: October 4, 2010
Term: This is a full-time position ending no later than March 31, 2012. The position will be based at the Active Transportation Alliance office in Chicago’s River North community.
Salary and Benefits
$35-38,000 per year depending upon experience and skills. The Active Transportation Alliance offers a progressive benefit program that includes health, dental and retirement options.
Deadline
This position is open until filled. For priority consideration, please submit application no later than August 23, 2010.
The Active Transportation Alliance is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.
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