Sr. Planner - Land Development Planning & Entitlement Department

Sr. Planner - Land Development Planning & Entitlement Department

Location: Inland Empire, CA

Salary: $85,000-$133,000 along with a lucrative bonus program, 9/80 schedule, hybrid work schedule (one day a week in the office in most cases), and culture of training and development

This role plays a crucial part in managing and executing complex planning projects, focused on advanced planning documents - General Plan, General Plan Amendments, Housing Elements, Community Plans, and Specific Plan to build our project portfolio and develop advance planning team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex planning documents.
• Project management including project scheduling, communication, deliverables, and financial success
• Perform assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge
• Expertise and application of standard current planning techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Train and develop planning staff
• Lead community engagement effort
• Assist in preparation RFPs.
• Desire to obtain AICP Certifications and/or other similar certifications

Requirements

• Experience in preparation, management and presentation of complex planning document
• Working knowledge of public agency standards and guidelines
• Interact with developers, public officials, and citizens to create advanced planning documents
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of planning techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills
• Honest, reliable, enthusiastic, team player
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in urban planning, land use design, public administration.
• Minimum 3-days in office (Riverside)