Mid- to Senior-level Planner

Job Title

Mid- to Senior-level Planner

Location

Los Angeles, CA - US

Santa Ana, CA - US (Primary)

Category

Comprehensive Planning

Job Type

Full-time Exempt

Career Level

Mid Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Job Description

PlaceWorks is seeking a full-time, Associate or Senior Planner in Orange County or Los Angeles to manage general plan updates, general plan amendments, specific plans, and similar long-range planning projects. The ideal candidate is conscientious, creative, self-starting, outgoing, collaborative, and passionate about helping shape and improve communities.

Supporting associate principals, principals, and other senior staff, the Associate or Senior Planner will support the Project Manager and / or Principal-in-Charge with research, report writing, analysis, and public outreach to contribute to the successful completion of projects at a variety of scales, often working concurrently on more than one project. The person in this position will also manage projects or tasks within a larger project. The person in this position would report to Principals in our Santa Ana or Los Angeles offices and work with other team members around the state. We work in a wide array of communities throughout California, and we encourage diverse candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to apply.

You're most likely a fit if :

• You love planning for the future of communities and making a difference with your work.
• You thrive in collaborative environments. You're a team player.
• You have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and aren't afraid to ask questions.
• You have excellent writing, formatting, and proofreading skills and are detail oriented.
• Engaging with the public excites you, and you're willing to jump-in to help with outreach efforts. You may be asked to coordinate meetings, prepare and assemble materials / supplies, present, and / or facilitate discussions at workshops.
• You're able to attend community workshops which may occur on weekday nights and weekends.
• You have professional acumen to cultivate working relationships with clients, community organizations, and other firms.
• You're a skilled researcher and enjoy analyzing and compiling research and data as required by a project.
• Multi-tasking is second nature and you can produce final project documents and products by stated deadlines.
• You're interested in assisting with marketing, business development, and proposal efforts for planning work.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.
• You have a bachelor's degree or master's degree in urban or regional planning, or closely related field.
• You have a current and valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and acceptable MVR to drive on Company business for performing site visits and attending meetings.

For an Associate position, the pay range is $75,000 - $111,000 per year, dependent upon experience and other relevant factors.

For a Senior Associate position, the pay range is $95,000 - $160,000 per year, dependent upon experience and other relevant factors.

Job Requirements

When applying to this position, please attach your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or design portfolio as three (3) separate PDF attachments. Each attachment must be under 500KB. Alternatively, you may include a link to your writing sample / design portfolio if it exceeds 500KB. In your cover letter, please specify which office location you are interested in.

We are equal opportunity / affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Salary : $75,000 - $111,000