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Associate Planner
RRM Design Group / San Juan Capistrano
Posted on: March 3, 2021
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
RRM Design Group is currently seeking a full-time Associate Planner to join our team in our San Juan Capistrano office. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for preparing quality work. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills; good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; experience working on planning projects, including general plans, specific plans, housing elements, design guidelines, and/or zoning codes.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively conduct research and analysis of code requirements, laws and ordinances, CEQA, and official records resulting in recommendations and document preparation.
- Write text-based documents such as general plans, specific plans, housing elements, design guidelines, zoning codes, and/or other policy documents.
- Prepare presentation graphics, ArcGIS mapping, workshop materials and assist with public outreach events.
- Ability to understand site and development plans and familiarity with development review processes.
- Assist with project coordination.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills; good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; experience working on planning projects, including general plans, specific plans, housing elements, design guidelines, and/or zoning codes.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in City and Regional Planning, or other related field.
- Working knowledge of California Planning and Development Law and CEQA.
- Proficient in, Microsoft Office and the Adobe Suite, and particularly with InDesign.
- An understanding of other graphic software programs (e.g. ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.) is beneficial.
- Preferred experience with: site and land use planning and design, entitlement processing, and contract planning.
- Proficiency in Spanish strongly desired but not required.
Application Instructions
Apply here.
