Urban Planner – Mid Level – Cities & Urban Design

Urban Planner – Mid Level – Cities & Urban Design

Requirements

• Master’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, or other closely related field
• 3 – 7 years of experience related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to write reports documenting analysis findings, planning processes, and design ideas
• Excellent verbal skills, including ability to support community engagement activities and client presentations
• Excellent graphic communication skills, including ability to prepare compelling diagrams to illustrate planning and design ideas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize planning and zoning regulations for project sites
• Analyze and document existing conditions for project sites
• Prepare text and graphics for planning documents, including: specific plans, zoning code amendments, general plan amendments, design standards and other planning studies
• Support community engagement campaigns, lead facilitations and workshops, and design accessible engagement graphics and collateral
• Support project team in generating creative planning and design solutions
• Support project team in preparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staff
• Support project team in project management and administration, including preparing meeting agendas, notes, presentation and progress reports
• Support internal research projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• AICP certified or AICP candidate
• Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools
• Proficiency in 3-D modeling tools, such as AutoCAD, Rhino and/or Revit
• Familiarity with California planning laws, policies, and regulatory tools