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 is seeking a Senior Planner to join the professional planning series.

The Senior Planner conducts research, analyzes and prepares reports and recommendations on planning issues, makes oral and written presentations, and performs related professional duties. The role emphasizes reviewing land use entitlement applications, coordinating with city staff and developers, preparing maps and exhibits with GIS, and supporting development agreements and hearings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of staff experience in municipal planning and/or community development (Master's preferred).
• Strong knowledge of California land use principles and zoning.
• Experience with GIS, Accela or related permit management software, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review land use entitlement applications for California public agencies.
• Evaluate complex development proposals (General Plan amendments, rezoning, variances, etc.).
• Coordinate with City staff, developers, and external committees.
• Prepare staff recommendations and conditions for approval.
• Schedule and participate in public hearings and presentations.
• Create maps and exhibits using GIS and Adobe Acrobat for staff reports.
• Interpret City codes and develop policy recommendations for management.

Skills

Staff experience in municipal planning

California land use principles

GIS proficiency

Permit management software

Bluebeam knowledge

Construction processes knowledge

MS Office / data handling

Education

Master's degree in urban planning (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Driver's license (California)

Tools

Accela

Bluebeam

GIS software

Job description

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.