Assistant Planner

Description

Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive working environment and enhance employee relations? Do you possess flexibility, proactivity, approachability, a knack for problem-solving, and a good sense of humor? If so, you’ve found the right place!

Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring an assistant planner to join our Planning Department Team.  We believe planning involves all aspects of improving our communities from land development to transportation, parks and recreation to the environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate on a variety of development and master planning projects. Candidates can anticipate working on both private land development projects and public planning projects. Working with land development clients our Team will assist with the project from concept design to public approvals on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in urban and suburban settings. Our Team assists public agencies from Cities and Counties to Regional Planning and Transportation agencies working to develop community wide master plans, corridor plans, trail plans, parks / recreation plans, and many other community planning projects. Future Team members can anticipate collaborating and guiding our clients through the public engagement process providing both in-person and virtual engagement opportunities.

This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

What you'll be doing

• Site research and gathering of relevant regulatory documents.
• Technical research, data gathering and analysis.
• Work with Wood Rodgers GIS team on mapping and data analysis.
• Prepare Tentative Subdivision Map, General Plan Amendment, and Rezone exhibits.
• Create graphics and assemble presentations for clients and / or agencies.
• Prepare conceptual site plans (desired, not required).
• Complete application forms, zoning reports, letters, and other planning related documents.
• Assist with assembling public planning reports and other technical documents.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, transportation professionals, and other planning and engineering staff to help create opportunities for project enhancements.
• Assist with Public Outreach for various projects.

Qualifications & Skills

A note on hourly pay ranges

The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it.

How we elevate your game

Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.

At the core of our organizational ethos lies a straightforward yet powerful philosophy :   we believe in assembling a dynamic team of individuals who bring diverse perspectives and unwavering passion to the table.  Our commitment extends beyond mere recruitment; we are dedicated to nurturing and perpetuating a legacy company.  This endeavor is fueled by a collective sense of identity that binds us together, coupled with a robust company culture that serves as the bedrock of our shared values and aspirations.

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