Community Planner- Part Time

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,000 employees across 85 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated (part-time) Community Planner for our Milwaukee, WI office. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.  The Community Planner (part-time) will support a variety of community and economic development projects, as well as transportation projects related to multimodal, transit, and comprehensive long-range planning, policy support and community engagement for public and private sector clients, including state agencies, counties, municipalities, and private developers. The ideal candidate will:

• Provide direct technical support to project managers on a wide range of planning projects.
• Provide strategic planning and urban design support to promote community and economic development through comprehensive plans, redevelopment strategies, master plans, corridor plans, transportation initiatives, and related planning initiatives.
• Assist in the development urban design strategies, analysis, and deliverables for client projects.
• Conduct data and mapping research to prepare analytic profiles on land use, socioeconomic trends, housing, real estate market conditions, and related topics.
• Support the development and implementation of public engagement plans to ensure projects incorporate the feedback from community members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with a diverse group of clients and stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder outreach and public meetings.
• Conduct research and prepare analytical reports.
• Develop clear and concise written plans, presentations, and reports. This includes developing associated graphics, templates, and maps.
• Have knowledge of multidisciplinary and multimodal transportation projects with State, local, or municipal DOT experience.
• Bring a passion for social and racial justice and advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the company and those of our clients.
• Have knowledge of Complete Streets, Safe System, and other urban mobility best practices and principles.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and assess priorities as needed.
• Look to constantly expand their technical and professional knowledge and experience.
• Excel in a team environment while also exercising independent initiative and judgment.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Public Health or related fields; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.
• Proficiency with GIS Software, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills.
• Experience preparing maps, graphics, tables, and other visuals to support formal studies/plans, grants, reports, and planning documents.
• Experience working with a variety of communication and outreach tools, techniques, and software platforms.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and provide deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to accommodate occasional travel.

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $29- $35 per hour.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education,