Project Planner (Parks System Master Planning)

Company: GAI Consultants Inc.
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionGAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Project Planner with specific experience in Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plans. This position is within our Community Solutions Group which includes integrated Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Analytics. Experience level is anticipated to be 3-5 years or more.
Job Duties: (i) Providing professional and technical assistance in the planning and design of local government Parks and Recreation System Master Plans, as well as site-specific master plans for parks, recreation, open space, and trails; (ii), Must possess strong technical writing skills; (iii) Experience with comprehensive planning, GIS, development review and budgeting; (iv) public engagement, direct client interaction and public presentations; and (v) collaboration with project teams and CSG staff to prepare reports and presentations that convey key findings.
Qualifications: (i) undergraduate degree with a mix of quantitative and qualitative coursework in disciplines such as urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, geography, environmental sustainability, ecology, real estate, public policy, or political science; (ii) strong skills with Excel and Microsoft Office, functional understanding of ArcGIS and interest in learning other analytical methods; (iii) strong written and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a passion for research, analysis, and problem-solving with strong attention to detail and accuracy. AICP, PLA, or CPRP/CPRE credentials are desired but not required.
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits of working at GAI include:

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• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
  
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
  
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
  
• 401k company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  Qualifications
  EducationBachelors of Landscape Architecture (required)
  Experience3 - 5 years: Related experience. (required)
  Licenses & CertificationsDriver's License (required)
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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