Purpose

Perform planning-related activities for residential, commercial and public land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn about and assist with Planning work.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Assist in preparation conceptual plans and or land planning for various projects.
• Assist in the preparation of site feasibility studies and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits.
• Research, analyze, compile and display data for problem solving and official publication regarding planning issues.
• Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams.
• Research landowner and third-party information, restrictions and agreements, anchor and tenant planning requirements.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or related field preferred.
• Minimum of zero to three (0-3) years of relevant experience in land development industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in industry-standard planning software such as 3D modeling programs, graphic design applications, and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.
• Experience reading construction plans.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)