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LAND USE/URBAN PLANNER (I, II, or III)
Art Rodriguez Associates / Arcadia
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
Small consulting firm seeks Land Use Planner to process land use entitlement applications and other related permits with city & county planning offices throughout Southern California. Immediate positions are available.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I:
One (1) year experience comparable to that of a Planning Intern or Planning Technician. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy or a closely related field is required.
Level II:
Two (2) years of professional planning experience equivalent to a Planner I or Assistant Planner. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree in Planning may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Level III:
Two (2) years of professional planning experience equivalent to a Planner II or Associate Planner. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree in Planning may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
ALL LEVELS:
License:
Possess a valid California driver’s license and have dependable transportation.
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
- 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 and Functions:
- 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
Application Process:
Email the following to Maria Impala at [email protected]:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Writing Samples (candidate must be the sole author)
