Public Involvement Coordinator

Public Involvement Coordinator

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Public Involvement Coordinator in Salt Lake City, UT.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to use and expand their skillset and experience in public outreach, project coordination, business development, and communication techniques.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations for assigned public involvement projects.
• Support the development of effective public outreach strategies for high profile transportation projects.
• Create, edit, and produce public involvement documents.
• Monitor and respond to public inquires via public hotlines and emails accounts.
• Organize events including open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, workshops, one-on-one meetings and other public events.
• Produce and maintain stakeholder databases.
• Develop public outreach materials and coordinate distribution among project team members, stakeholders, and client as needed.
• Interact with the public utilizing a wide range of traditional and innovative communication methods.
• Act as a liaison between technical project team members and the public.
• Prepare, compose, and maintain letters, documents, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by DEA and our clients.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or Transportation Planning, or 5+ years of administrative experience with an engineering firm
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Maintain reliable transportation for travel
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $33.00/hour - $45.00/hour
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Physical Requirements & Occasional Work Environments:

• Occasionally work in various positions to complete tasks in different environments, including tight or confined spaces.
• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally operate a motor vehicle, and, when required, heavy equipment.
• Occasional exposure to low temperatures or high temperatures.
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.