What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture?
Who We Are
Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences.
Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, CA and NC. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic campuses, entertainment, commercial developments, hospitality venues, and veterans cemeteries across the nation.
We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.
Objective Summary: The Planning Associate will support the project team by designing portions of projects and/or supporting planning/development entitlement processes such as sector plans, comprehensive planning and rezonings, as well as municipal planning work including visioning, strategic and policy plans, and land development code formulation. The person in this position will also be responsible for addressing land planning and design issues under minimal supervision. In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job found below.
Responsibilities:
- Understand project scope:
- Confer with other team members and provide regular updates.
- Conduct due diligence for project:
- Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).
- Review with project team members including Project Manager or Director.
- Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations:
- Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
- Ensure Product Quality and RVi Reputations
- Follow RVi QA QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
- Achieve Performance Objectives
- Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
- Contribute to team effort.
- Accomplish team-driven results as needed and attend meetings with project team
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Entitlement and Policy Planning (where applicable):
- Coordination of submittals and ensuring delivery to various jurisdictions
- Project-related research and other written materials to support various projects
- Assisting with monthly updates to project schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines and milestones
- Assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.
- Additionally, unless a strictly policy planning position:
- Conduct field work by participating in site investigation (e.g., tree identification, natural
features inventories, general site visits). - Perform a variety of land planning tasks (e.g., conceptual layout, site analysis plans,
planning reports, site calculations) - Utilize AutoCAD and graphics-related software packages.
- Understanding and implementation of planning design process
- Able to correctly produce plans, calculations, and graphics as requested
- Correctly incorporate client and project team member's comments into redline plans
- Conduct field work by participating in site investigation (e.g., tree identification, natural
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or industry equivalent.
Experience:
- Planning Associates require zero-four (0-4) years of practical experience in related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, AdobeCS, and GIS software.
- For policy planning positions, proficiency outside of Microsoft Office Suite is preferred but not required.
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To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we strive to provide a great working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.
Work/Life-
- Flexible Paid Time Off for Salaried Staff
- Paid Parental & Maternal Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
Compensation-
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401 k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals up to $5,000
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office
Wellness-
- Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP)
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
