As-Needed Senior Community Planner

About Us 

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. 

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. 
 

About The Role 

We are seeking an As-Needed Senior Community Planner who will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of General Plans, Specific/Master Plans, Housing Elements, Zoning Code updates, land use analyses, and other community planning related projects. The position will also support Rincon’s CEQA team through the analysis of environmental impacts resulting from planning and development projects. The candidate must have knowledge of land use/community planning and CEQA concepts, be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
 

How We Collaborate 

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.  (Please note: While this role's location is listed as a single location, we encourage you to apply if you reside in or near any of the CA locations listed above.) 
 

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the preparation of General Plans, Community Plans, Housing Elements, Master/Specific Plans, and/or other comprehensive planning documents
• Assist with the preparation of zoning codes, permitting policies, and/or development standards, with a particular emphasis on housing
• Conduct research and develop recommendations on land use, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal
• Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops
• Review plan sets for consistency with local codes and regulations
• Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to land use planning and CEQA/NEPA compliance
• Prepare drafts of technical memoranda, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials
• Assist with the preparation of all levels of CEQA/NEPA documents as needed
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
• Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

What You’ll Bring 

• BA/BS degree or higher in urban planning, geography or a related discipline
• Possess 6+ years of related demonstrated experience in land use planning, land development/entitlements, urban design and/or environmental planning
• Knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning
• Excellent communication, organizational, writing and presentation skills 
• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective client, interagency and internal team relationships
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and teams
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require

Investing in You 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $50.00-$120.00 per hour plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. 

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page. 
 

Additional Employment Information 

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.