Job Description
Urban and Land Use Planner
Location : Portland, Oregon
Salary Range: $75,000 to $115,000
About Our Firm:
We appreciate your interest in our firm! As a regional design firm with offices in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver and Seattle, Washington, our firm is renowned for our comprehensive and innovative approach to urban and land use planning. Due to an expanding project base, we are looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join our team as full-time Urban and Land Use Planners.
Position Overview:
As an Urban and Land Use Planner, you will engage in a variety of projects including site development and selection, economic analysis, policy planning, zoning and comprehensive plan development, and subarea planning. You will support community growth and economic development through your expertise in due diligence and entitlements for institutional, commercial office, retail, mixed-use, and industrial development projects. This position offers a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment where you can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Oversee projects including marketing, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and follow-up with agencies and project personnel.
Presentation Preparation: Participate in and prepare for project presentations, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and pre-application conferences. Develop special reports, master plans, and entitlement applications.
Agency Interaction: Engage with public agencies to support land use applications and building permits. Assist with additional permitting duties as needed.
Research and Analysis: Conduct research on zoning, demographics, market conditions, property/site information, and other due diligence tasks.
Permitting Services Supervision: Oversee and coordinate the company's permitting services.
Mentoring: Provide oversight and mentoring to junior staff on zoning, property information, and related materials.
Planning Assistance: Assist in planning aspects of all project types and prepare land use strategies and recommendations. Coordinate with in-house disciplines and outside consultants.
Quality Control: Ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality control in all areas of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, geography, public policy, economics, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in urban and land use planning.
Knowledge:
- Extensive experience with Oregon and Washington zoning, building, environmental/natural resources, transportation, and related development codes and land use laws.
- Familiarity with Oregon and Washington land use and entitlement approval processes and procedures.
- Understanding of market elements of real estate.
- Technical experience in preparing land use application packages and procedural requirements for land use approvals.
- Proficiency in ArcMap GIS and Microsoft Office
Skills :
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work with clients, firm staff, and agency personnel.
Why Our Firm?
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule that combines both work-from-home and in-office work.
- Innovative Projects: Engage in diverse and impactful projects that support community growth and economic development.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a vibrant and active corporate culture that supports employee growth and rewards high-performing employees.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary range of $75,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience.
If you are a motivated and skilled Urban and Land Use Planner with a passion for making a difference in community planning and development, we encourage you to apply. Join us at our firm and be a part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and community impact.
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