Planner - U-Haul

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Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Land Use and Zoning Planner. This is a mid-level position with the great opportunity of joining a creative and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work alongside the land use and zoning team and be responsible for the land planning, graphic preparation, municipal entitlements, and plan preparation of a portfolio of commercial, industrial, or retail properties in the US and Canada.You will work directly under the supervision of the management team including the Director of Land Use and Zoning and the President of AREC. Please note that this is an in-person position located in Midtown Phoenix from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Remote work is not available.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Research and prepare analysis of municipal zoning codes 
• Negotiate and finalize entitlements from municipalities 
• Process applications for rezoning, tentative map, development agreements, design review, general plan amendments, and variances 
• Attend and present at virtual hearings, pre-application meetings, etc. 
• Develop and manage relationships with municipal staff and officials
• Understand and clearly communicate the needs of different jurisdictions to internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as land use attorney, architects, and civil engineers 
• Prepare graphics and materials using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite 

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, engineering, or related field 
• At least 4 years of experience in planning or architecture related fields preferred
• Knowledge of the site development process (specificallydesign standards and preliminary engineering due diligence)
• Ability to read and understand complex zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and technical reports 
• Excellent organization and people skills including the ability to work with a wide variety of staff levels from senior executives to administrative staff 
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining a high attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• AutoCAD 
• Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign) 
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• Health insurance/benefits (including medical, dental & vision)
• Subsidized gym membership (including paid fitness classes)
• Life insurance
• Stock options
• Business and travel insurance
• Met Law Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, cell phone plans, hotels and more
• Commuter benefits program
• 401k options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• In-house cafe featuring options for all diets
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Community volunteer opportunities

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.