Planner

JOB SUMMARY 

The Planning Associate will support the Project Manager/Director and the project team by assisting with the coordination of public-sector consulting and privately initiated development applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout Arizona – including Rezonings, Annexations, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, Variances, and Due Diligence reports; performing administrative duties including coordinating submittals, ensuring the delivery of submittals to various jurisdictions, requesting information and files from local governments, and scheduling meetings; project-related research and other written materials to support various projects; assisting with monthly updates to Project Schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines/milestones; assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Planning Associates require zero-three (0-3) years of practical experience as a planner or in related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills.
• Aptitude for independent research and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a closely-related field of study is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand project scope:
  • Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• Conduct due diligence for project:
  • Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).
  • Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
• Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations:
  • Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
• Ensure Product Quality and RVi Reputation
  • Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
• Achieve Performance Objectives
  • Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
• Contribute to team effort.
  • Accomplish team-driven results as needed.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Has relatively little authority to act independently but has considerable authority to work with project teams.
• Works closely with Directors and Project Managers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, printers, etc., as well as on job sites.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other office staff.
• Occasionally needs to attend in person meeting offsite.

CULTURAL FIT

• Independent yet collaborative
• Dependable and flexible
• Creative problem solver
• Natural communicator
• Results oriented and enthusiastic
• Client focused

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

• Exempt – Overtime Pay is not required.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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