Senior Planner

Interwest Consulting Group; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A municipal consulting firm in California is seeking a talented Principal Planner to manage complex development entitlement applications. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,000 to $180,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in California municipal planning and strong communication skills, ensuring compliance with various regulations. Join our dynamic team to make impactful contributions to urban development projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in California municipal planning.
• Deep expertise in complex entitlement processing.
• Confidence presenting to Planning Commissions and City Councils.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage complex development entitlement applications.
• Advise local agency planning departments.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements.

Skills

Strategic management

Leadership in zoning updates

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Tools

CEQA knowledge

NEPA knowledge

Job description

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 4 00 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our 20+ years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Principal Planner to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Oversight and strategic management of complex development entitlement applications
• Leadership in zoning code updates and development standard modernization
• Direction of planning studies and long-range/policy planning initiatives
• Advisory support to local agency planning departments
• Navigation of state and federal permitting processes
• Ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements
• Management of multiple high-level projects with firm deadlines
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Are creative problem-solvers
• Can work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• The ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a recognized College or University with a Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in California municipal planning
• Deep expertise in complex entitlement processing
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA (NEPA experience a plus)
• Experience working directly for or alongside California city or county planning agencies
• Confidence presenting to Planning Commissions, City Councils, and stakeholders
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Strategic problem-solving abilities

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $95,000 - $180,000

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plan s, wellness programs and more . Interwest is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition , throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/

More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/

With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 16 00 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.

EEO STATEMENT

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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