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Associate / Senior Planner (FLEXIBLE HOURS)
Art Rodriguez Associates – Land Use Consultants / Arcadia, CA
Posted on: December 13, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Temporary (minimum of 25 hours)
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Land Use
COMPENSATION: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (DOQ)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2
LOCATION: Arcadia, CA (partial remote work)
OVERVIEW:
Small consulting firm seeks an experienced Associate or Senior Planner to process land use entitlement applications and other related permits with city & county planning offices throughout Southern California. This position is perfectly suited for a planning professional currently in between jobs or needs more flexibility with their schedule. Some evening hours will be needed for online public meetings, which will be conducted from home. The Associate/Senior Planner will be expected to be in the office approximately 30 percent of the time. This is a temporary, part-time position with the potential for permanent employment.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Planner:
Two (2) years of professional planning experience equivalent to a Planner I or Assistant Planner at a private company and/or public agency. A Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.
Senior Planner:
Three (3) years of professional planning experience equivalent to a Planner II or Associate Planner at a private company and/or public agency. A Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.
SKILLS:
- Self-motivated team player with strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, research and writing skills
- Demonstrates strong and effective organizational and time management skills
- Experience speaking in front of groups and agency officials is required
- Ability to effectively strategize, prepare convincing presentations, negotiate and advocate for clients
- Proven experience and competence in community outreach
- Must have a high-level of comfort and confidence building relationships with law enforcement, neighborhood organizations and city/county personnel
- Proficient in MS Office, working knowledge of CAD, GIS, ZIMAS or Adobe Suite is desirable
JOB DUTIES:
- Conducts research and determines permit requirements and project feasibility for new and existing clients
- Interprets laws, ordinances and municipal codes with a strong understanding of zoning
- Prepares due diligence reports and findings of fact
- Reviews plans for compliance and coordinates with architects to meet city/county requirements
- Coordinates with clients to prepare land use entitlement applications
- Maintains project schedule, keeps detailed project records, meets deadlines and facilitates all aspects of proper case management
- Works closely with community stakeholders, including Planning Commission, City Council and neighborhood groups
- Presents at public hearings and neighborhood group meetings to garner project support
- Performs general office duties and other tasks, as assigned
- Experience working with city of Los Angeles, a plus
Application Instructions
Email the following to Maria Impala at maria@aralicenses.com:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Writing Samples*
*Candidate must be the sole author. Writing samples can come from your coursework and/or work experiences.
