Senior Planner

5 days ago

Oakland, California, United States Interwest Consulting Group Full time $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Senior Planner

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our 20+ years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Planner to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You'll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Processing development entitlement applications

  • Updating zoning code and development standards

  • Assisting with or completing planning studies
  • Overseeing CEQA review of projects, possibly including preparing IS/MND's
  • Generally supporting local agency planning departments
  • Advance/policy planning, state and federal permitting procedures and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) may all be required.
  • Experience working for a city or county planning agency in California (as staff or consultant) with experience processing moderately complex to complex development applications is required.

SKILLS:

  • Can work independently and have strong customer service skills.
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
  • Are creative problem-solvers
  • Can work on several projects or issues simultaneously
  • The ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from a recognized College or University with a Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field and 7+ years' experience with substantial work in California planning agencies.

COMPENSATION: Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. Interwest is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV.

More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at:

With Growth Comes Opportunity Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1600 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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