Associate Planner
Pace Bus - Arlington Heights, IL
Pace Bus - Arlington Heights, IL
| This is a mid-level planning position within the Long Range Planning section. Under the direction of the Section Manager Long Range Planning, this person will advocate for sustainable development planning and policies that promote transit use and transit accommodations. Supports agency Long Range Planning goals, such as Vision 2020, by encouraging transit supportive development in the Pace service area. Essential functions include: Participate and review municipal and consultant studies which impact Pace assuring that the Pace Transit Supportive Guidelines and transit planning are incorporated. Review municipal comprehensive and development plans to advocate for Pace in planning and incorporating transit supportive design. Manage service studies and coordinate efforts of consultants, internal departments, external stakeholders and other agencies including CMAP, RTA and counties to support Paces interests. Develop project scopes and project descriptions. Support programs including ART, community transit, corridor development, facilities planning, development reviews and funding programs including CMAQ and UWP. Conduct outreach to stakeholders regarding transit supportive guidelines. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications: The qualified candidate must have at least one (1) year experience in public or private transit planning (an internship in planning can be used for the required experience) plus a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Urban Studies or related field. A Masters Degree is preferred but not necessary. Demonstrate experience with project management experience, managing consultants and working with stakeholders. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and have community stakeholder involvement experience. Qualified candidate must have a good work history and possess a valid drivers license in order to use staff cars for field work and attend off-property meetings. |