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Job Listing ID:  3991961  Job Title:   Senior Active Transportation Planner / Engineer- 264 
Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Portland
Date Posted:  04/08/2024 Hours Worked Per Week:  40
Shift:   Day Shift
Duration of Job:   Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary:  DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

This position will act as an active transportation subject matter expert and will lead active transportation aspects of various transportation planning projects and marketing pursuits across the company. This position may also provide expertise in existing transportation options as well as emerging modes and technology applications. These service areas may be the specific focus of an individual project or may complement broader projects that include traffic analysis, multimodal corridor studies, long-range planning, travel demand modeling and forecasting, and data analytics. Ideal candidates will be proactive with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and lead tasks or projects.

What will you be doing?
Leadership and subject matter expertise in active transportation to help shape and grow this practice across DKS
Interfacing with clients, agency staff, and stakeholders
Identifying new clients and managing client relationships to win and deliver projects related to active transportation
Mentoring employee owners in their professional growth and enhancing their skills
Leading transportation planning analysis and conceptual design (focus on complete streets and active transportation modes)
Leading technical tasks and reviewing technical work prepared by others
Leading the development of active transportation plan presentation materials, websites, and documents in coordination with creative services professionals
Research funding mechanisms for active transportation programs through local, state, and federal grants
Managing projects and developing project schedule, budget, and scope
Collaborating with teams across our nationwide offices
Leading companywide training on new practices in active transportation
What are we looking for?
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in active transportation planning and preparation of planning documents such as corridor streetscape and facility plans, regional and citywide active transportation plans, Safe Routes to School/Transit plans, trail and greenway plans, travel demand management strategies, and educational programs
Experience applying design guidance from the Oregon Department of Transportation and leading industry sources such as NACTO, NCHRP, FHWA, ITE, MUTCD, and AASHTO to develop active transportation improvement concept designs
Experience linking investments in active transportation to common community values such as reducing greenhouse gases, equity, and public health
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Job Classification:  Civil Engineers

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Licenses/Certifications
Required:  Engineers, Registered Professional
Compensation
Salary:   $110,700.00 to $120,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications
Benefits Offered:   Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Profit Sharing, Retirement, Travel Expenses, Education Reimbursement
Additional Benefit Information:  DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer: Vacation & Sick Leave 8 Paid Holidays Employer paid Disability, Life, & AD& D Insurance Coverage 100% DKS paid Medical for our employee-owners 80% DKS paid Medical for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Options Transit Subsidy Pre-tax Commuter Option DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401k Pre-tax and Roth options Employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption. We comply with all State and Federal laws related to disability and religious accommodation requests. DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 10 years
Education Required:  Bachelors Minimum Age:  N/A
Major:  Civil Engineering, Transportation Gender:  N/A
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