Assistant Land Use Planner: GIS & Environmental Projects

Burns & McDonnell

Richmond, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in US-VA-Richmond is seeking an Assistant Land Use Planner to support land use design, assess population and environmental factors, and help obtain permitting for projects such as transmission lines and water treatment facilities. You will assist with plan reviews, reports, and zoning analyses.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning and be proficient with GIS. A driving license and a strong GPA are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
Basic knowledge of City-County planning and zoning ordinances.
Basic knowledge of state planning laws and zoning operations.
Ability to use GIS, mapping and spatial analysis tools.
Valid driver's license required.
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing site design plans, development plans, and related plans submitted by the public.
Assist on-site reviews and document compliance with site plans.
Assist with written and oral reports to project managers.
Assist with investigations of zoning violations and related reports.
Assist in drafting revisions to zoning ordinances as needed.
Assist in permit procedures, erosion control and related processes.
Assist with floodplain administration and drainage reviews.
Assist with analysis of development plans to ensure policy compliance.
Assist with monitoring transportation and public infrastructure needs.
Assist in presenting land use trends to the project team.