Senior Planner

4LEAF, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner to work within the professional planning series in San Benito County, CA. The role involves professional planning duties and judgments on land use issues of minimal to moderate complexity.

The Senior Planner will research, analyze and prepare reports, make oral and written presentations, and perform related planning duties as assigned, coordinating with city staff and clients.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of staff experience in municipal planning or community development
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field preferred
• Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of land use codes, regulations, and public process

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency
• Evaluate complex land development proposals including General Plan amendments and rezonings
• Review Development Agreements and Maintenance Improvement Districts
• Formulate staff recommendations and conditions
• Coordinate with Planning Commission and City Council
• Prepare maps, exhibits, and presentations for hearings
• Liaise with internal/external committees and staff
• Interpret City codes and zoning regulations and provide policy recommendations

Skills

Land use principles

Planning & development design

Accela permit software

Bluebeam

Construction processes

MS Office / GIS

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 25 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Planner to work within the professional planning series in San Benito County, CA. It is distinguished from the Associate Planner position because it involves professional- level duties and judgment. The Senior Planner researches, analyzes and prepares reports and recommendations on planning related issues of minimal to moderate complexity; makes oral and written presentations; and performs related professional and technical planning duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency.
• Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications, General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, land subdivisions and other development requests.)
• Reviews and provides recommendations on Development Agreements and Maintenance Improvement Districts.
• Formulates staff recommendations and conditions.
• Schedules legal notifications and public hearing dates.
• Presents findings and recommendations before the approving body (Planning Commission, City Council).
• Conducts meetings with development clientele and City staff to discuss Pre-Applications and project reviews.
• Prepares and manages the creation of maps, exhibits, aerial photographs through GIS and Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids in conjunction with staff reports and presentations before hearing boards.
• Coordinates with and acts as liaison with internal groups and committees and external committees.
• Schedules and prioritizes work assignments, meets review timelines, and prepares review comment and approval letters.
• Assists in the interpretation and application of City codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures pertinent to planning, zoning, land development, land use, and development design proposals.
• Research code-related issues as needed and makes new policy recommendations to management.

Requirements

Typical Knowledge:

• California Land use principles and concepts and the purposes of land use plans, codes, and ordinances.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and development design including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic engineering, land use compatibility and economic development.
• Experience with Permit Management Software (ie. Accela).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and/or community development AND completion of Bachelor's or Master’s degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field; or
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.

4LEAF, Inc. anticipates paying between $94,700 - $115,700 yearly; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On-Site or Hybrid in San Benito County, CA

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.