Planner

Planner

Job Description

Land Planning Firm actively seeking new Land Planners to join our thriving team.

Our Planner role is a position for an individual with specialized training in Land Planning or a related field. One to three years of prior land planning experience is preferred. The Planner will assist in a wide variety of activities associated with land planning, designing, platting, and research & analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·      Assist with research and data collection for use in design and planning process.

·      May work directly with Senior Planner to manage the entitlement processes, including, but not limited to: preparation and submittal of preliminary, final and recordation plats, Development Agreements, and zoning documents.

·      Participate in the land/site development and planning process.

·      Aid in preparing schedules and managing the review/approval process for various land planning projects.

·      Prepare base maps and Opportunities & Constraints exhibits.

·      Prepare exhibits for clients to present design.

·      Prepare exhibits for clients and municipalities to aid in the entitlement and submittal process.

·      Prepare preliminary plats and box exhibits.

·      Work with GIS and/or AutoCAD to make revisions to land plans and plats and/or to gather data, as needed.

·      Regular communication and coordination with clients on active and/or future projects.

·      Some travel may be required to deliver plans or documents to reviewing agencies or clients or to attend meetings.

·      May be required to attend after-hours meetings on occasion for Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council meetings for project approvals.

·      Work within defined project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

·      Other duties of a similar nature and level may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs

Job Qualifications:

Required:

·      Excellent research, problem solving, time management, written & verbal communication, and organizational skills.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of zoning regulations and approval processes.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of how to prepare subdivision plats.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of subdivision plat approval processes.

·      A basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

·      Be comfortable working within a team environment, as well as being productive independently with limited supervision.

·      Take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team in a fast paced and detail-oriented office environment.

Preferred:

·      Experienced in making presentations at public meetings.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of the final plat process.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of the plat recordation process.

·      Have an understanding and general knowledge of the Major Thoroughfare Plan amendment process.

·      Have experience in the entitlement drafting and approval process.

·      Experience in reviewing plans for compliance with applicable jurisdictional regulations.

·      Experience with client coordination and communication.

·      A basic working knowledge of Arc GIS.

·      A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Design/Planning, Architecture or similar is preferred. Degree can be substituted by equivalent transferrable experience in land planning, entitlements, and/or land development industry. One to three years of experience in a similar field is preferred.

About Our Firm

Together, our team has over 90 years of combined experience in the land planning field. We have worked on projects throughout the entire Houston area as well as various cities throughout the state of Texas and surrounding region.

Benefits

META provides competitive base compensation (DOQ) and benefit package, including comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match and much more!

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and design/graphic samples of recent work (optional). If collaborative work is shown, credit team members and note your role where applicable. Please send all information (in PDF format) to info@meta-pd.com



This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.