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Senior Planner
RRM Design Group / San Juan Capistrano, CA
Posted on: February 20, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
At RRM we know that in order to achieve our mission of Creating Environments People Enjoy®, our employees must enjoy the environments in which they work. Our retention rate speaks for itself: over one-third of our workforce has been with us for a decade or more. We offer desirable office locations along the California coast, our first priority is ensuring the health and happiness of our RRM family. RRM is an employee-owned multidisciplinary design firm with architects, civil, structural and traffic engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors who work on a variety of fun and engaging projects throughout the state.
The Senior Planner, working under the general supervision of our Planning Manager, is responsible for: preparing planning documents such as specific plans, master plans, design guidelines, zoning ordinances, strategic plans, feasibility studies, site and master planning, general plans, and other policy documents for public and private sector clients. This includes developing urban design and policy recommendations, evaluating applicable codes, polices, law; interacting with agency staff; managing consultants; developing CEQA compliance documentation/strategies; preparing and making oral presentations to decision makers and clients, and facilitating public outreach/community meetings. This position demands excellent writing and research skills and the ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously. Other duties may include entitlement processing and management and contract planning for agencies.
The Planner will have project management duties including directing support staff, client management, and schedule and budget management. Travel for business may be required for project work and interoffice coordination. This position is expected to be able to effectively delegate assignments, direct and manage research of code requirements, laws and ordinances, and official records, and ensure quality control in document and plan preparation.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager that:
- Has a passion for preparing quality work.
- Thrives on working in a collaborative team environment.
- Successfully develops business including writing proposals and interviewing.
- Has a strong desire to help build our planning practice throughout Southern California.
- Would love to grow their professional career through RRM!
RRM provides opportunities and career paths for our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). If you would like to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team that is professional and fun, RRM is the place for you!
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Position Requirements:
- A minimum of 7 years of planning experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- A bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, environmental studies, or life, physical, or social sciences, or other related field.
- Knowledge of California planning and development law and CEQA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional certification or licensing.
- A master’s degree in the areas listed above.
- An understanding of Adobe Suite applications and other graphic software programs (e.g. GIS, AutoCAD, etc.).
- Experience in both the public sector and a private consulting firm setting.
Application Instructions
Please apply at https://www.rrmdesign.com/careers/.
