Planning: Registered Planner

Josh Pros LLC; Boca Raton (FL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Josh Pros LLC in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Planner (Licensed or Unlicensed) to join our land development and municipal engineering team. The role focuses on environmental permits, entitlements, and planning for residential and commercial projects, parks, streetscapes, and public spaces.

The ideal candidate will have an urban/regional planning background, be capable of collaborating with engineers, landscape architects, and surveyors, and stay current with Florida land use law, sustainable

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in urban or regional planning.
• AICP certification or ability to obtain licensure.
• Proficiency with GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong knowledge of Florida land use law, zoning, and planning requirements.
• Experience with sustainable planning (smart growth, LID) preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Lead and participate in planning and entitlement of land development and municipal projects.
• Prepare site plans, land use studies, zoning analyses, and comprehensive plan amendments.
• Collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and environmental specialists.
• Conduct site and land use analyses, zoning compatibility, and regulatory constraint checks.
• Process plats, rights-of-way, dedications, site plan modifications, and permits.
• Prepare staff reports, analyses, and timelines for entitlement submittals.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Present analyses and site plans to clients, boards, and agencies.
• Participate in community engagement and public meetings.
• Oversee the entitlement process, including site visits and coordination.
• Stay current with industry trends and land use law.

Kenntnisse

GIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Planning software

Communication

Project management

Driver’s license

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning or regional planning

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Client: A client in the civil engineering and land surveying industry

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Work mode: On-site

Experience: Mid Level

Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident

Relocation: Not available

Openings: 1

Job Title: Planner (Licensed or Unlicensed)

Location: Boca Raton, FL or Port St Lucie, FL

Department: Landscape Architecture and Planning

Position Summary

The Planner will be an integral part of our land development and municipal engineering team. The role involves environmental permits and processing, as well as the entitlement and planning of a variety of projects, including residential and commercial developments, parks, streetscapes, and public spaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in urban and regional planning, a passion for creating sustainable and well-planned communities, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the planning and entitlement of projects for land development and municipal engineering initiatives.
• Prepare site plans, land use studies, zoning analyses, and comprehensive plan amendments in support of development and municipal projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and environmental specialists to integrate planning objectives into broader development and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site and land use analysis, including the assessment of zoning compatibility, comprehensive plan consistency, and regulatory constraints.
• Plat processing; easement right-of-way, abandonments, dedications; site plan modifications; land development permits.
• Prepare staff reports, planning analyses, and project timelines for entitlement submittals.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and land development codes.
• Present planning analyses and site plans to clients, stakeholders, and government agencies, including planning boards and commissions.
• Participate in community engagement activities and public meetings as required for municipal projects.
• Oversee the entitlement process, including site visits, coordination with municipal staff, and ensuring adherence to approved plans and code requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, land use law, and advancements in urban and regional planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field from an accredited program.
• AICP Certification (American Institute of Certified Planners) or the ability to obtain certification/licensure.
• 5+ years of experience in urban or regional planning, preferably with a focus on processing abandonments and dedications, and municipal projects.
• Proficiency in planning and mapping software such as GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with municipal permitting platforms is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Florida’s land use law, zoning codes, and comprehensive planning requirements.
• Knowledge of sustainable planning practices, including smart growth principles and low-impact development (LID).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site visits and meetings.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with municipal clients and public-sector projects.
• Knowledge of South Florida regional regulations and codes.
• LEED certification or CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) is a plus.