Junior Planner
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Your Opportunity
Stantec Government Services (GS) is seeking a highly motivated and talented entry-level planner to support our growing federal planning practice. Stantec GS delivers successful planning and development solutions seeking to create, improve, and sustain U.S. military communities across the globe. Our collaborative approach to problem solving enables us to leverage the creativity and innovative thinking of our multidisciplinary staff to consistently bring lasting value to our clients and projects. Kick-off your dynamic career by joining our team and being part of a global company where the work you do today will make a difference for generations to come! We seek:
- Highly motivated self-starters,
- Resourceful individuals with ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts, and
- Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and energy.
The location of this position is the Hampton Roads region of Southeastern Virginia.
Your Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate has comprehensive understanding of the philosophies, practices and techniques of urban/city planning; knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection; and the ability to engage and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prepare a range of master planning products. Initial focus will be on data collection, data analysis, preparation of plans and maps, GIS production, report graphics production, and workshop facilitation and documentation.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong technical writing, analytical and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines
- Team-player who can also work independently
- Ability to acquire background clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities
- Ability and willingness to travel worldwide (a U.S. passport is required for this position)
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Position requires a pre-employment Drug screen
Preferred
- Strong design skills
- Proficiency in ArcMap and ArcPro is highly desired
- Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite is highly desired
- Demonstrated aptitude in developing and presenting oral and graphic information to a range of stakeholders
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community/urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field; advanced degree a plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- AICP certification track preferred
- Ability to obtain IAW NISPOM security clearance
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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