Senior Planner

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

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc. in Orange County, CA seeks a Senior Planner to perform professional planning duties, analyze land use, prepare reports, and present findings to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The role involves coordinating with staff and clients to advance development projects. Required knowledge includes California land use principles, GIS, Accela and Bluebeam; 4–6 years’ municipal planning experience (Master’s preferred) or 6–8 years with a Bachelor’s.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years municipal planning and/or community development experience; Master’s preferred.
• 6–8 years municipal planning and/or community development with Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of California land use codes, development processes, and policy interpretation.
• Proficiency with GIS, MS Office, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review land use entitlement applications for a California public agency.
• Evaluate complex land development proposals and amendments.
• Prepare staff recommendations and present findings to Planning Commission and City Council.
• Coordinate with developers, city staff, and external committees.
• Create maps, exhibits, and visuals using GIS, Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Interpret city codes and advise on development design proposals.

Skills

Land use planning

Policy analysis

Public presentations

GIS / software

MS Office knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in urban planning (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning

Tools

Accela

Bluebeam

GIS

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.

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

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

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

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.