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Senior Planner

4LEAF, Inc
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

Description : About Us :

4LEAF is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry's notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description :

The Senior Planner position within the professional planning series. It is distinguished from the Planning Technician position because it involves professional- level duties and judgment. This position level reports to senior planners. The Senior Planner researches, analyzes and prepares reports and recommendations on planning related issues of minimal to moderate complexity; makes oral and written presentations; and performs related professional and technical planning duties as assigned.

Typical Duties :

  • Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency.
  • Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications, General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, land subdivisions and other development requests.)
  • Reviews and provides recommendations on Development Agreements and Maintenance Improvement Districts.
  • Formulates staff recommendations and conditions.
  • Schedules legal notifications and public hearing dates.
  • Presents findings and recommendations before the approving body (Planning Commission, City Council).
  • Conducts meetings with development clientele and City staff to discuss Pre-Applications and project reviews.
  • Prepares and manages the creation of maps, exhibits, aerial photographs through GIS and Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids in conjunction with staff reports and presentations before hearing boards.
  • Coordinates with and acts as liaison with internal groups and committees and external committees.
  • Schedules and prioritizes work assignments, meets review timelines, and prepares review comment and approval letters.
  • Assists in the interpretation and application of City codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures pertinent to planning, zoning, land development, land use, and development design proposals.
  • Research code-related issues as needed and makes new policy recommendations to management.

Typical Knowledge :

  • California Land use principles and concepts and the purposes of land use plans, codes, and ordinances.
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and development design including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic engineering, land use compatibility and economic development.
  • Experience with Permit Management Software (ie. Accela).
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam.
  • Knowledge and experience in construction processes.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.
  • Typical Skills :

  • Effective communication both verbal and technical writing skills and ability to present research findings to various boards and committees.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined practical problems.
  • Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
  • Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
  • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
  • Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management.
  • Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
  • Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.
  • Requirements : Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 4 - 6 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and / or community development AND completion of Master's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field; or
  • Minimum of 6 - 8 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and / or community development AND completion of Bachelor's degree (required) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • Compensation :

  • 45 to $60 hourly; commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Benefits Package available including Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Flexible spending account, Paid time off.
  • How to Apply :

    4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter of interest for the position to kblevins@4leafinc.com

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