Alta Planning + Design is seeking to fill the position of:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER, LOS ANGELES OFFICE: Alta Planning + Design is seeking an experienced transportation professional to manage our Los Angeles office and projects. The selected professional should have at least 5-8 years of experience in transportation planning or engineering, consulting experience, experience managing people, knowledge of the bicycle and pedestrian field, and local knowledge of the Los Angeles region. This person will have strong management (budgets, schedules, contracts, staff management), marketing, writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
The ideal candidate:
- Loves creating active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities
- Is an excellent and experienced manager of people, projects, and plans;
- Wants to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and super-fun work environment;
- Can/will/wants to travel
- Has excellent writing, marketing, presentation, and communication skills
- Has solid experience in the field of creating more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly communities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Workload Management
- Performance Analysis (Team and Individual)
- Quality Control
- Staff Mentoring
Necessary qualifications:
- Minimum 5-8 years experience
- Bachelors degree required; Masters in Urban Planning or related field preferred
Salary: commensurate with experience. Alta offers excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, and a fun, collaborative work environment with an extremely dedicated and skilled group of planners and designers.
To apply: Please send your resume, 3 references and writing sample/ portfolio to
resumes+la@altaplanning.com (for Los Angeles Manager). If sending sample plans, please indicate specifically who wrote what (you vs. your staff?) and explain how the document was produced.
This position is open until filled. No calls please. Applications can also be mailed to:
Alta Planning & Design
Attn: Human Resources
711 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
