Urban Planner (Mid-level)

Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. is looking for an experienced Urban Planner to join our Berkeley or Sacramento team. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves collaborative project work across various communities in the U.S. Responsibilities include project design, community engagement, and document preparation. Desired qualifications include a degree in urban planning, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Our company values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in urban planning or related fields.
• Strong skills in research, writing, and communication.
• Ability to produce high-quality planning documents and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-office team in diverse planning projects.
• Engage with communities for project design and implementation.
• Contribute to reports, planning documents, and community engagement.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Research

Writing

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Master’s degree in complementary field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

ArcGIS Pro

SketchUp

Job description

MIG is seeking an experienced, mid-level Urban Planner to join our team of professionals in our Berkeley, CA, or Sacramento, CA office. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule and encourages in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a supportive, cross-office, cross-discipline team that plans and designs with communities of all sizes across the United States for public and private-sector clients.
• Project Work: You will support a team of planners, designers, and project managers in all aspects of project design and implementation, including community engagement and meeting design, preparation, logistics, and facilitation; research and analysis; technical and policy writing visual materials and written reports; content analysis; project administration; and client interaction.
• Project Types: You will work on a range of projects, including comprehensive, specific, downtown, and corridor plans; zoning codes; and development entitlement review for public agencies.

MIG works on projects nationwide; some travel, evening, and weekend work may be required for community engagement, site evaluations, client meetings, or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a sustainable and healthy work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.

Qualifications

To accomplish these responsibilities, you will be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you are expected to have some combination of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field. (A Master’s degree in one of these or a complementary field is a plus.)
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in land use planning, urban planning, urban design, policy, community engagement, master planning or a closely related field with an understanding of and commitment to quality, inclusive, community centered planning and design.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products, including but not limited to reports, planning documents, graphics, maps, and charts.
• Excellent skills in research, writing, policy and code analysis, reports and document presentation, and written and verbal communication. Graphic design proficiencies are a plus.
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning, and equity and an ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
• Knowledge about the principles and practices of land use planning at the city, county, regional, and state level.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or SketchUp is a plus.
• Willingness and initiative to pitch in, adapt, and collaborate as a teammate.
• Confident presentation and public speaking skills in both small and large group discussions.
• Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley or Sacramento area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients.
• As a plus, you are bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills.

MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $35.00-$43.00/hour ($75,000-$90,000/year full-time salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills and experience.