Planner

WGI; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

PTO

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a Planner with 1+ year of professional experience to join the Planning team in our Arlington, VA office, with potential assignments in West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, FL, or Arlington, VA.

You will perform zoning and land development research, prepare reports and submittals, develop presentations, and collaborate with staff and clients. A Master’s degree is preferred; travel to other offices may be required as part of project teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional planning experience.
• Master's degree preferred or Bachelor's in Urban and Regional Planning.
• Ability to read and interpret land development regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform zoning code, land development regulation research with guidance.
• Prepare Planning Reports and site feasibility studies.
• Assist with development of planning studies and reports for new/updated plans.
• Prepare submittal documents (rezoning, amendments, variances).
• Develop maps, charts, and graphics for presentations and reports.
• Write and edit technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants; liaise with government agencies.

Skills

Urban planning

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree preferred

Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

We are seeking a Planner with 1+ years of professional experience to be part of our Planning team in our West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, FortLauderdale, FL or Arlington, VA, office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

• Perform zoning code, land development regulation, and comprehensive plan research, and apply standards to site-specific development proposals, with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Prepare Planning Reports, including due diligence reports, site feasibility studies, and justification statements, with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with the development of planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans and policies.
• Prepare submittal documents, including rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, development order amendments, variances, and site plan approval applications.
• Work with WGI designers to apply code and land use regulations, and address agency comments.
• Collect, interpret, analyze a variety of data, and prepare maps, charts, graphs, and other illustrative material for a variety of audiences.
• Prepare presentation material, such as PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and maps.
• Offer solutions to planning issues.
• Write and edit technical reports.
• Assist senior staff with project coordination with clients and other consultants.
• Act as a liaison to government agencies or the public for our clients;
• Representation at public hearings, development review meetings, community outreach events, and other meetings as needed.
• Comply with quality control procedures.
• Works with mid-level planners to develop deliverables under the direction of a Project Manager on the Urban + Community Planning or Land Development Teams.
• Master's Degree preferred, Bachelors in Urban and Regional Planning or related field from an accredited four-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated 1+ years in progressively responsible public and private planning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret land development regulations for different municipalities.
• Prepare presentation material, such as PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and maps.
• Excellent writing and oral skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines at one time.
• Strong work ethic.
• Graphic abilities (AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) are a plus.
• Night and weekend work may be required.
• AICP Candidate or AICP certification is desirable.
• Travel to other office locations or client locations may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

In return, WGI provides a competitive salary, and an outstanding work environment.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.