Municipal Planner: Lead Complex Public Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401k match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting a client in California to hire a Municipal Planner. The role leads complex planning and permitting projects for public and private clients and requires collaboration with staff to deliver outcomes.

The candidate will have a Bachelor's in planning, 4+ years of municipal planning experience, CEQA/NEPA knowledge, GIS and grant writing skills, and a valid CA driver's license. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $125,000 with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

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

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Municipal planning

GIS knowledge

Research skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning-related field

Tools

GIS software

QA/QC

Grant writing

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting a client in California to hire a Municipal Planner. The role leads complex planning and permitting projects for public and private clients and requires collaboration with staff to deliver outcomes.

The candidate will have a Bachelor's in planning, 4+ years of municipal planning experience, CEQA/NEPA knowledge, GIS and grant writing skills, and a valid CA driver's license. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $125,000 with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.