Transportation planner job description

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university
• Master's Degree Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university preferred
• EIT and/or AICP Certification preferred
• 2-4 years' experience performing transportation planning/engineering activities
• Proficiency with ArcGIS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Business acumen and facilitation skills working with a broad set of clients, stakeholders and members of the public
• Strong teamwork and project organization skills working on projects and with staff

The Team

From statewide and regional plans, to corridor and subarea plans, our teams provide the highest quality planning, engineering and sustainable design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with public agencies including, local, regional, state and federal partners across the country to enhance mobility and the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation and mobility during these exciting and dynamic times.

The Company

RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

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Acara Solutions is looking for Transportation Planner - Logistics for our Client located in Hartsville, SC

Be actively involved in resolving service issues, supporting the business units' requirements, and participation in division planning sessions.

Plan, tender, and monitor (tracking and tracing) carrier shipments via TMS in accordance with department policy/procedure.

Work with other logistics functions to ensure the right carriers and the right capacity established on assigned lanes.
Be able to extract and manipulate data from the TMS or other platforms for financial analysis. Develop/build reports from complex data sets for analysis and recommend actions. Meet productivity and customer service level targets. Manage carrier performance to ensure performance is at or above target KPI's. Be able to balance the cost/service relationship, be an excellent communicator, and be able to manage multiple tasks at one time. Coordinates the resolution of service complaints including through root cause analysis and developing corrective actions to prevent future service failures. Cross train on other areas to help cover department resources appropriately as assigned by Manager. Work closely with division stakeholders to drive cost effectiveness through problem solving and process improvement. Other duties as assigned.
Pay and Benefits:
The Salary for this position is $15.00 per hour (Max Pay rate).


Required Skills / Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or SC or Finance Minimum of 2 years' experience in transportation industry or logistics

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
Experience with TMS needed with OTM.
Advanced knowledge and high proficiency using PC based applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Above average skills in Microsoft Suite needed. Analytical abilities.
Additional Information:
Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen


Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who will both manage and run a range of public sector, MPO, and DOT transportation projects as well as actively engage our client base for new projects spanning transportation planning, active transportation, special area plans, capital improvements programming, roadway impact fees, traffic analyses, fiscal impact, codes and ordinances. Candidate must be well-organized, have project management experience, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:


Work in a collaborative environment as part of a multi-discipline team. Self directed supervision of project technicians and other planners when performing project tasks. Act as a project manager and planner on a project team responsible for a variety of tasks including research, analysis, documentation, meeting preparation, and day-to-day client interface. Demonstrate ability to produce well-written reports and highly visual documents. Support the planning team in public meeting facilitation and City Council meetings. Manage personal timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that fits within a client's budget and expectations. Be willing to travel as needed to meet project commitments. Identify, cultivate, and develop project pursuits and specific proposal submittals for public sector clients.



Qualifications



Required Skills and Qualifications:


Minimum Experience - 4+ years of transportation planning-related work experience with strong understanding of public sector, MPO and/or DOT client base. Private sector experience a plus. Minimum Education - Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, or related planning field required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. GIS Mapping and database skills desired. Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Preferred Skills and Qualifications:


Master's degree in Transportation Planning. Prior work with or in consulting firm or a municipal/transportation agency planning department desirable. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate.


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At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is a federal contractor subject to President Biden's Executive Order 14042 requiring COVID vaccinations for employees of firms that have federal government contracts. All persons hired by Freese and Nichols are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption. Proof of vaccination, an approved medical exemption form or an approved religious exemption form will be required.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.


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