Municipal Planner

Nbutexas; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401k match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Municipal Planner to join our California team. This role leads planning and permitting projects for public and private clients, collaborating with staff to deliver successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in municipal planning, strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and permitting processes, and solid grant writing, QA/QC and report preparation skills. Valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a planning-related field from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of professional planning experience with municipalities or private clients (planning, technical studies, design).
• Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and permitting processes (local, CDFW, Coastal Commission, Army Corps, RWQCB).
• Skilled in technical and grant writing, QA/QC, and report preparation.
• Strong municipal planning background.
• Strong research skills and use of agency websites and GIS platforms.
• Valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning and permitting projects for public and private sector clients.
• Collaborate with senior, mid-level, and staff planners to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Anticipate project impacts and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Navigate scheduling, funding, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges.
• Partner with municipalities, tribes, developers, agricultural, construction, mining, and forestry clients to support project success.

Skills

GIS platforms

Grant writing

QA/QC

Report writing

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning-related field

Job description

Our client is looking for a Municipal Planner to join their growing team.

Municipal Planner Compensation and Benefits:

• Mid level Planner salary (4 years + experience) - $65 - 79K
• Sr. level Planner (8 years + experience) - $83 - 125k
• Bonus potential
• 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits package

Municipal Planner Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex planning and permitting projects for public and private sector clients
• Collaborate with senior, mid-level, and staff planners to deliver successful project outcomes
• Anticipate project impacts and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Navigate scheduling, funding, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges
• Partner with municipalities, tribes, developers, agricultural, construction, mining, and forestry clients to support project success

Municipal Planner Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a planning-related field from an accredited university
• 4+ years of professional planning experience with municipalities or private clients (planning, technical studies, design)
• Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and permitting processes (local, CDFW, Coastal Commission, Army Corps, RWQCB)
• Skilled in technical and grant writing, QA/QC, and report preparation
• Strong municipal planning background
• Strong research skills and use of agency websites and GIS platforms
• Valid CA driver’s license

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Josie Crudo