Senior Planner

4Leaf, Inc; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc in Orange County, CA seeks a Senior Planner to lead professional planning tasks, analyze land use proposals, and prepare reports for City projects. The role requires developing staff recommendations, presenting findings, and coordinating with City staff and developers.

Candidates should have 4–6 years municipal planning (or 6–8 with Bachelor's), a Master’s preferred, and a CA driver’s license. The firm offers diverse projects and a hybrid on-site/Orange County schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning or closely related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of staff experience in municipal planning and/or community development.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review land use entitlement applications for California public agencies.
• Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications, General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, etc.).
• Review and advise on Development Agreements and Maintenance Improvement Districts.
• Formulate staff recommendations and conditions for approvals.
• Coordinate with internal and external committees and present findings to Planning Commission and City Council.
• Create maps, exhibits, and presentations using GIS, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and related tools.

Education

Master's degree in urban planning

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Tools

Accela

Bluebeam

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Planner

4LEAF, Inc Newport Beach, California, United States

About this position

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 Orange, 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 Master's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field; or
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and/or community development AND completion of Bachelor's degree (required) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.

4LEAF, Inc. anticipates paying between $86,000 to $105,200 yearly; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• On-Site or Hybrid in Orange County, CA
• Full-Time, Monday to Friday

For more firm information, please visit www.4leafinc.com.

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.