Land planner job description

Wallace Design Collective believes in helping our clients be successful through the artful application of engineering principles. Our core purpose is to "make lives better" – for our staff, our families, our professions and our communities. We want to be seen as an essential partner to our clients and the best engineering firms to work for by our employees. And we focus each day on trying to accomplish it.
Responsibilities and Requirements
We have an immediate opportunity for the right candidate in our growing multi-disciplinary practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This individual must have previous experience with a professional design firm or on staff in a planning department for a municipality. The successful candidate must be able to earn the confidence of our clients through elegant, practical and timely engineering solutions. Additional qualities of the ideal candidate include:
Preferred experience with development land use planning, including site analysis,
and property entitlements Demonstrated 2+ years in progressively responsible land development planning
practice Professional writing skills to effectively communicate the goals and objectives of
projects and graphic design skills to supplement written expression Public speaking communication skills Professional experience with land use, zoning, and development review
entitlements Work with surveyors and engineers in preparation of subdivision plats Prepare planning reports, including due diligence reports, site feasibility studies
and justification statements Able to independently conduct zoning code, land development regulation and
comprehensive plan research, and apply standards to site specific development
proposals Prepare submittal documents, including rezoning, comprehensive plan
amendments, planned unit development, variances, and site plan approval
applications and present arguments at public hearings Excellent communication skills with clients, municipality staff members and co-
workers Able to read construction/engineering plans and other documentation from other
consultants
Skill Sets
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other programs. Ability to use ACAD is a plus Must have written and public speaking communication skills Demonstrated 2+ years in progressively responsible land development planning practice AICP Certification is a plus
Expectations of Selected Candidate
Hold paramount the health, safety and welfare of the public; place the firm’s success as a high priority; support Wallace’s mission and vision; commit to impeccable quality and strive for error-free documents; commitment to providing clients with individualized service; keep employer informed of activities in connection with employment and any issues regarding unethical or unsafe behavior; good written and verbal communication skills; possession or acquisition of computer proficiency and relevant software knowledge, including MS Word, Excel and Filemaker; able to work independently, or cooperatively and harmoniously with a team; completion of work with accuracy and attention to detail; creative; able to prioritize, manage time, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; project a professional demeanor.
Wallace Design Collective is an equal employment opportunity employer/veterans/disabled, providing equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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At Perkins Coie, we look for individuals that are self-motivated, dedicated to providing value and superior services and, above all, people who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We've created a company culture that is based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work for one of the 100 Best Workplaces in America, get great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, your birthday off, and paid sabbaticals.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perkins Coie's Real Estate and Land Use practice is seeking a land use planner to support our clients' development projects by working with our lawyers and paralegals to develop strategic solutions and approaches to design, zoning/permitting, land use planning, development and community agreements, environmental review, and other regulatory processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
Analyzing land use, environmental, and permitting standards, policies, and issues from a variety of perspectives, including regulator and regulated party.Working to develop creative solutions to planning problems and advocating complex and/or controversial projects or policy positions on behalf of clients.Collaborating with teams of attorneys, planners, policy professionals, and consultants, and being comfortable stepping into a project manager role to shepherd projects across the finish line.Preparing and filing (or reviewing as a regulator) project application and effectuating permits in local and state jurisdictions.Drafting project descriptions, researching code sections, and reviewing environmental documents (e.g., EIS/EIR).Working independently to manage large multi-disciplinary project teams and guiding them through the zoning entitlement process.Managing a diverse and dynamic workload using excellent time-management skills.Thriving in a team-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced working environment.Communicating effectively with clients, local governments, agencies, and colleagues.Performing other duties, as assigned.Being present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the firm's attendance expectations.

TRAVEL
This position may require travel.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Experience drafting project descriptions and narratives in land use applications, researching local Comprehensive/Master Plans, Zoning Ordinance code sections and maps, and reviewing environmental and engineering documents/plans.Experience communicating with clients, co-consultants (engineers, traffic consultants, architecture and planning firms, marketing and PR personnel), local/jurisdictional staff, and appointed & elected officials.Ability to work independently to manage large, multi-disciplinary project teams and guide them through the due diligence and zoning & entitlement process.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Adobe, agency permit portals, online search engines, and web meeting software (WebEx, Teams, Zoom, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), PE (Professional Engineer), LS (Landscape Engineer), and/or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). College degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred. Five years planning experience in either a law, engineering, or architectural firm setting or with a federal, state, or local governmental agency analyzing/supporting regulatory review.

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Land Use Planner/Plat Processor to work in our Meridian, ID office. As one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, J-U-B delivers innovative services which allow our clients to succeed, while providing an enriching and balanced environment for our employees. Our core purpose is helping each other to create better communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has experience in Land Planning and Land Development entitlement processes. In this position, you will work in a team environment to help with a broad range of planning, engineering, and survey team needs. Exceptional organization and communication with project managers, staff, and engineers is vital. Positive and professional interaction with clients, project stakeholders, local, state, and federal agencies is expected.

While working with the J-U-B's multi-disciplinary Land Development project team, and as directed by the Project Managers, typical tasks and assignments may include:

Develop a collaborative and trusted working relationship with PMs, staff, clients, subject experts and reviewing agencies (i.e., city, power, irrigation, street, County, State, Federal etc.)

Provide timely and accurate project research and evaluation (property info, ownership, entitlement, agency requirements, etc.)

Provide assistance with document tracking, project applications, agency plan submittals, and entitlement approvals by local agencies (i.e., land use/engineering, conditions of approval, etc.)

Coordinate and efficiently track all agency submittals, plan reviews, routing statuses, key dates, and other information.

Efficiently track and process subdivision plats and plans to obtain agency signatures and record plats
Work as a trusted liaison between client and agency Participate in neighborhood meetings and public processes as directed by the Project Managers. Track agency comments and professional land surveyor revisions Assist with community and land use planning Draft and document various communications, transmittal records, notifications, public information, technical reports, etc. Collaborate and work efficiently as a team with project managers, planners, engineers, and other subject matter experts
Requirements:
Qualifications:
· A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field*, or
· 2-3+ years of qualifying experience in either architectural/engineering project coordination*, or
· 2-4+ years of qualifying experience in construction administration/coordination*, or
· 2-5+ years of qualifying experience in title company work, planning or a similar profession*
· Local government and/or public involvement experience is a benefit
· Master planning / long-range planning experience is a plus
· Strong self-motivation, team focus, and ability to push tasks to completion
· Strong written/speaking communication, computer, and organizational skills--including technical writing
*Demonstrated experience and skills required


Salary Range: Determined by experience. in addition to your great salary, J-U-B also offers a competitive benefit package including bonuses for qualified employees, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.







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