4LEAF, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in providing services to municipal Planning, Building, and Public Works Departments throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and New England. We are seeking an experienced Senior and/or Principal Planner in the Monterey County area.
The Planning position requires professional planning work of moderate difficulty. It is characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field. The Planner is expected to possess in-depth knowledge within one or more planning specialties such as economic development, comprehensive planning, or environmental planning.
Typical Functions
- Checks building plans for zoning compliance.
- Processes staff level planning permits such as tree removal permits, off-street parking exceptions and variances.
- Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
- Conducts review of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and re-zonings.
- Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.
- Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
- Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.
- May attend a number of evening and weekend meetings.
Typical Knowledge
- Experience with Accela and/or BlueBeam is ideal.
- Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning.
- Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
- Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
- Knowledge of or experience in community remediation and redevelopment, and knowledge of relevant Federal programs.
- Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.
Typical Skills
- Oral communication and interpersonal skills 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 work independently or in a team environment as needed.
- Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
Minimum Qualifications
- Principal Planner generally requires a master's degree with two years of experience in the planning profession.
- Senior Planner requires a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in the planning profession.
Full Time position, Competitive Salary, Medical Benefits, 401K Plan, Flex Spending Plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Application Deadline: 11/22/2021