What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Planner position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is seeking an Urban Planner with a passion for helping communities become more equitable, sustainable, resilient, and healthy. This is a challenging position with room to grow in a forward-thinking multidisciplinary environment. The selected candidate will be actively engaged on high-profile projects throughout the region.
Responsibilities
- Assists designers with the preparation of master plans and site specific designs. Prepares graphics, maps and diagrams to support planning projects.
- Conducts planning studies to include feasibility students and assists in coordinating Reuse and redevelopment Master Plans
- Support public outreach and engagement, with an emphasis on equity.
- Research and interpret land use, zoning, and environmental regulation.
- Conducts preliminary project-level needs assessments.
- Prepares written technical planning documents, applications, justification statements, and reports in conformance with codes, plans and regulations.
- Assists in the preparation of plans, projects, programs and/or strategies within a variety of areas (sustainability, environmental review, climate adaptation, recycling, renewable energy, and resource conservation)
Skills and Attributes
- Practical knowledge of principles and practices of planning, research, and data collection.
- Working knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local regulations and agencies, including NEPA.
- Experience using GIS and graphic design software.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of professional planning and/or compliance experience
- BA in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Preservation Planning, or related area of study
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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