Agency Management Planner

Harvest Technical Services, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in urban planning is seeking an Agency Management Planner to support the update of their long-term Management Plan. The role involves managing consultant teams, developing implementation strategies, and analyzing data to enhance operations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in planning with substantial urban planning experience. This contract position offers competitive hourly compensation of $65 to $75. Strong communication, budgeting, and GIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in urban or park planning.
• Experience with long-range planning and policy development.
• Ability to manage high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for land use and resource management.
• Lead agency planning meetings and document procedures.
• Manage consultant teams and prepare technical studies.

Skills

Urban planning experience

Effective communication skills

Budgeting techniques

GIS software proficiency

Sustainability practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Master’s degree in planning (substitutes for experience)

Tools

Project management software

GIS applications

Job description

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We are looking for a Contract Planner to support the Planning Manager in updating the 23‑year‑old Agency Management Plan (PTMP 2.0). The new plan will provide guidance for operations, business and visitorship management strategies, land and building uses, natural landscape restoration, and infrastructure investments for the next 20 years.

The Contract Planner will receive a wide variety of assignments relating to the Management Plan update, requiring interface with staff across all Agency divisions. Assignments typically involve research, data analysis, written and verbal communication, project team coordination, and administrative tasks in support of the planning process.

Responsibilities (may include)

• Develop, update policies and implementation strategies across the agency for land use, transportation, resource management, and the public realm.
• Manage consultant teams to prepare technical studies in financing, operations, facilities planning, land use, transportation, and resource management.
• Lead the PTMP 2.0 Working Group of agency leadership and subject matter experts to introduce proactive planning, design, and implementation measures.
• Participate on intra‑agency technology and database management teams to improve coordination and integration of data for project planning.
• Track, collect, analyze, and present Planning & Compliance department metrics against Agency KPI’s.
• Develop and manage a sustainability program in coordination with the Sustainability Planner.
• Assist with the annual planning process for Planning & Compliance department operations and projects.
• Manage the Agency’s long‑term Capital and Renewal Project List, updating prioritization criteria, scopes, schedules, and costs.
• Assist with the maintenance and implementation of the Agency’s long‑term transportation project list.
• Prepare and present memorandums and PowerPoint presentations to leadership teams and other audiences.
• Organize, establish, and document Planning & Compliance department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field plus seven (7) years of experience with planning, design or construction of architecture, utilities, or transportation projects, preferably historic properties. A master’s degree in planning may substitute for two years of experience.
• Three‑to‑four years of direct experience in urban or park planning.
• Three‑to‑four years of direct experience in long‑range planning, policy and program development.
• Knowledge of design, engineering, and project management practices as applied to architecture, planning, design, permitting, construction, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• NEPA/CEQA, environmental laws, codes and regulations.
• GIS software and applications.
• Urban design principles and ability to develop and apply design guidelines.
• Sustainability practices and principles.
• Effective written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Scheduling, planning, and leadership of meetings.
• Map, plan, and drawing interpretation; detailed file maintenance.
• Develop and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures for agency and tenant projects.
• Proficiency with office computer programs and administrative functions.
• Ability to manage high‑priority projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage consultants and their budgets and scopes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and reading comprehension for project documentation.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Innovative, detail‑oriented, experienced in highly visible/controversial projects.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting research data and applying mathematical techniques.
• Technical and legal reading comprehension.
• Staff supervision and management.
• Project management and meeting deadlines.
• Availability for evening and weekend meetings.
• AICP Certification.
• LEED Certification.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Industries

Construction

EEO Statement

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.