A Day in the Life of a Planner I/II

As a Planner you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that delivers multimodal transportation projects with a focus on transit and active transportation modes (bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility). Our Kansas City office serves the Kansas City metropolitan region as well as communities in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. We also regularly support work across the company’s multiple offices. You will get to work with staff who are passionate about the work and the communities that we serve as we tackle fun and challenging projects such as multimodal plans and corridor studies; Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School and Safety Action Plans; transit studies; wayfinding plans; and Complete Streets and streetscape plans. What unites all our work is our mission: we never accept a project that does not align with our values. We think about equity, climate, safety, and health every step of the way.  In the Planner I or II role, you will use your analytical skills, creativity, and critical thinking as you support projects, lead analysis, represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings, and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. You’ll work collaboratively with teams of planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers. Typical types of project work you can expect include plan writing; data analysis; production of maps, graphics, and presentations; community engagement; and occasional field work.

We are targeting a salary range of $54,000-$62,000 for this position.

Work Schedule

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2 days per week. The Kansas City office of Toole Design is in the vibrant Crossroads neighborhood, an exciting, walkable area of downtown with abundant restaurants and cafés nearby. The office is a short walk from the KC Streetcar and can also be accessed by bus, foot or by bicycle.

Desired Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning or a related field (or additional work experience in lieu of a degree)
• At least 1 year of work or internship experience 
• Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis experience with ArcGIS and/or QGIS and creating webmaps
• Strong writing skills 
• Experience in graphic production in Adobe Creative Suite, including data visualization, graphic design, and document layout
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams 
• Strong cultural competency with people from backgrounds different from your own

It would be a plus if you have:

• Prior experience working with a consulting firm, even as an intern
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with bicycle and pedestrian projects
• Experience conducting public outreach and engagement

You’ll be great here if:

• You are excited about transforming transportation networks and creating healthy and resilient communities
• You enjoy collaborating across disciplines to do great work for clients
• You know how to get the message across, whether it’s written, verbal, or graphic
• You are a lifelong learner who tackles challenging work with a genuine curiosity and ability to seek creative solutions 
•  You thrive on engaging communities in the public outreach process
• You can build relationships, bring enthusiasm to exciting projects, and are detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Ready to Join our Kansas City team?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Planner position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page. 

At Toole Design, we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone, including those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box below, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.

We're proud that about half of our managers are women and are committed to achieving diversity in our leadership to better represent the communities where we work, as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting 301-927-1900 and asking for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.

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