Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist

About the role

Join us at HNTB! We are seeking a Senior Public Engagement and Communications Specialist to help lead transportation infrastructure projects through comprehensive public involvement. Our department is a dynamic and exciting place to work, with countless opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.
• Identifies planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.
• Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.
• Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.
• Participates in client meetings and interactions.
• Leads preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.
• Counsels and advises project teams on public involvement and communication strategies.
• Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.
• Develops and implements public and stakeholder involvement plans to guide outreach activities.
• Participates in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects.
• Writes major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Participates in public process and stakeholder facilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, or
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in transportation, public outreach, or planning through prior employment
• Preferred qualifications and skills include:
• Experience with transportation infrastructure projects
• Experience leading comprehensive public involvement efforts
• Experience managing public outreach activities including public meetings, stakeholder briefings, open houses, and other in-person events
• Experience developing and implementing public and stakeholder involvement plans
• Experience with a variety of technology platforms to correspond with the public and develop and edit content including the Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA) as well as Adobe, Microsoft, and ArcGIS tools

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in GIS, traffic, or safety software
• Experience with public engagement and stakeholder management
• Ability to develop and implement public and stakeholder involvement plans
• Experience with Adobe, Microsoft, and ArcGIS tools

Benefits

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Pay

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $89,301.41 - $133,952.12.

Schedule

Full-time