Senior Planner
Company: 4LEAF, Inc
Location: Malibu
Posted on: September 12, 2024
Job Description:
About us: 4LEAF is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing
services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has
assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services
leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry's
notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering,
construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an
enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing
assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of
our staff combined with our company culture have consistently
allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients Job
Description:We are looking for a Senior Planner position within the
North Los Angeles County Coast. It is distinguished from the
Planning Technician position because it involves professional-
level duties and judgment. The Senior Planner researches, analyzes
and prepares reports and recommendations on planning related issues
of minimal to moderate complexity; makes oral and written
presentations; and performs related professional and technical
planning duties as assigned.
Typical Duties:
- Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use
entitlement applications for a California Public Agency.
- Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications,
General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, Re-zonings, Conditional
Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, land subdivisions and other
development requests.)
- Reviews and provides recommendations on Development Agreements
and Maintenance Improvement Districts.
- Formulates staff recommendations and conditions.
- Schedules legal notifications and public hearing dates.
- Presents findings and recommendations before the approving body
(Planning Commission, City Council).
- Conducts meetings with development clientele and City staff to
discuss Pre-Applications and project reviews.
- Prepares and manages the creation of maps, exhibits, aerial
photographs through GIS and Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint presentations
and other visual aids in conjunction with staff reports and
presentations before hearing boards.
- Coordinates with and acts as liaison with internal groups and
committees and external committees.
- Schedules and prioritizes work assignments, meets review
timelines, and prepares review comment and approval letters.
- Assists in the interpretation and application of City codes,
ordinances, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and
procedures pertinent to planning, zoning, land development, land
use, and development design proposals.
- Research code-related issues as needed and makes new policy
recommendations to management.Typical Knowledge:
- California Land use principles and concepts and the purposes of
land use plans, codes, and ordinances.
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques
of planning and development design including architecture,
engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic
engineering, land use compatibility and economic development.
- Experience with Permit Management Software (ie. Accela).
- Knowledge of Bluebeam.
- Knowledge and experience in construction processes.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may
include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or
transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.Typical
Skills:
- Effective communication both verbal and technical writing
skills and ability to present research findings to various boards
and committees.
- Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information
to solve less well- defined practical problems.
- Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances
and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to
apply regulations to field conditions.
- Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
- Ability to work on several projects or issues
simultaneously.
- Ability to provide effective supervision and staff
management.
- Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm
deadlines.
- Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public
participation activities.
Minimum Qualification:
- Minimum of 4 - 6 years of staff experience working in municipal
planning and/or community development AND completion of Master's
degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with a
major in urban planning or a closely related field; or
- Minimum of 6 - 8 years of staff experience working in municipal
planning and/or community development AND completion of Bachelor's
degree (required) from an accredited college or university with a
major in urban planning or a closely related field.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's
license.Compensation & Benefits:
- $ 45 to $75 hourly; commensurate with experience and
qualifications
- Benefits Package available including Health insurance, Vision
insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Flexible spending
account, Paid time off.
- Part-time, remote, 20-40 hours a week, some meetings can be
attended virtually but others may need to be in-house.
- Potential travel.
4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
If you're interested in this position, please send a resume,
writing sample, and cover letter of interest for the position to
kblevins@4leafinc.com.
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Keywords: 4LEAF, Inc, Rancho Palos Verdes , Senior Planner, Other , Malibu, California
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