Planner II

DescriptionToole Design Group in Portland, OR is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Planner II. Are you passionate about active transportation and giving people safe, comfortable, and accessible options for getting where they need to go? Do you want to create places and transportation networks that advance equity and climate responsibility? Are you looking for a job where you collaborate with and learn from planners, engineers, data scientists, and urban designers? Would you like to work for a firm that is committed to the well-being of its employees? If so, please consider joining our Portland team.This Planner II position focuses on multimodal transportation planning, engagement, analysis, and program development. It earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.About Toole DesignToole Design is the leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States and Canada. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race, or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.A Day in the Life of a Planner IIYou are part of an interdisciplinary team that plans and designs multimodal transportation infrastructure and programs. We work in a wide range of contexts - from streetscapes and roadway reconstructions in highly urban settings to signature trail projects that highlight and enhance rural places and the natural environment.As a Planner II you will manage tasks, lead analyses, work directly with our clients, represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings, and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. You’ll work collaboratively with staff from across all disciplines to deliver a variety of exciting projects focused on making places and travel experiences better and more equitable for everyone. You are at the table with clients and colleagues from a variety of disciplines, integrating input from a broad range of stakeholders to create transformational plans that lead directly to implementation.Our projects are all different scales: national, state, regional, and local. They encompass research, policy, planning, design guidance, program development, inclusive engagement, implementation, and evaluation. We work on multimodal corridor studies, Vision Zero, Safe Routes to Schools, new mobility and curbside management, trails and greenways, complete streets, and access to transit. What brings them together is our mission: we never accept a project that does not align with our values. We push clients to think about equity, climate, safety, and health every step of the way.We are targeting a salary range of 64,000 to $75,600 for this position.Work Schedule for a Planner II: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 up to 2-3 days per week. The Portland office of Toole Design is conveniently located in the heart of Portland’s Transit Mall, served by many MAX light rail and bus lines. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit.Ready to Join our Portland 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 II position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.At Toole Design, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage those from underrepresented communities — women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, 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 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 we are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership 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.For more information about Toole Design, visit our

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Facebook .Minimum Qualifications of a Planner II:4 years of education and/or work experience directly related to what we do. This could include a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or work in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, public health, or a related field. It could also include experience in community outreach, housing advocacy, research, policy analysis, public-serving programs, or other related fields.Experience related to multimodal transportation, transportation safety, inclusive public engagement, or communications is highly desirable.Experience independently managing projects or tasks while working as part of a larger, multidisciplinary team.Strong writing skills and experience developing documents that present technical information to a variety of audiences.Proficiency using Excel for data and demographic analysis.Proficiency developing polished work products that present information visually. This could include infographics and data visualization, mapping experience with ArcGIS or QGIS, or experience with graphic design and document production in Adobe Creative Suite.Experience with surveys, tabling, focus groups, fieldwork, and other data collection methods.Strong cultural competency with people from racial and ethnic backgrounds different than your own.Experience in the various stages of marketing, including business development, proposal strategy and writing, and interviewing are all a plus.If you meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply! We welcome nontraditional candidates who have the skills to contribute to our projects while learning more about our work.You’ll be great here if:You are excited about transforming transportation networks and creating healthy and resilient environments for communities.You constantly seek to move towards equity in the work you do.You have working knowledge of different geographies and communities in Oregon.You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and offices to do great work for clients and communities.You deliver high-quality work on time and on-budget, even while learning on the job.You know how to get the message across, whether it’s written, verbal, or graphical.You’re motivated to tackle new challenges and develop 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.

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