Urban Planner I

Short Description:
Bowman has an opportunity for a Urban Planner I to join our team in Leesburg, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:
Perform planning-related activities for residential, commercial, and public land development projects.

**Responsibilities**:
**Leadership and Direction**

**At the Operational and Company Level**
- Work closely with more senior staff members to learn about and assist with planning work.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

**Do the Work**
- Assist in the preparation of conceptual plans and/or land planning for various projects.
- Assist in the preparation of site feasibility studies and reports.
- Assist in the preparation of conceptual plans and/or land planning for various projects, which may include maps, graphs, charts, and other visual aids to illustrate planning studies.
- Review development proposals for conformance with local ordinances and codes.
- Assist in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits.
- Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability, and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams.
- Coordinate GIS data in support of planning related projects, including researching data sources, collecting geospatial information and developing graphic representations of geospatial data.
- Assist in determining conformity with local codes, ordinances, policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Recommend approval or identify problems and assess alternatives for projects.
- May review environmental studies and impact reports from municipalities and/or external agencies and prepare environmental documentation for development proposals.
- Research landowner and third-party information, restrictions and agreements, anchor and tenant planning requirements.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Perform other duties in support of the planning department's goals and objectives.
- Basic interpretation of maps, site and building plans, design concepts, and municipal code.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering or related field required.
- Entry level position, no prior experience required. Planning or similar relevant experience in the land development industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Working knowledge of: implementation of zoning and other municipal ordinances; community trends and market analysis techniques; statistical analysis techniques relevant to the planning process; terminology, symbols, methods, techniques, and instruments used in planning; methods used in developing information for General Plan modifications and municipal code amendments.
- Ability to communicate planning and architectural concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Familiarity reading construction plans.
- Experience using planning and/or engineering design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or other industry standard planning software and/or graphic design software strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odor