Associate Planner at 4LEAF, Inc

About Us:

4LEAF is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry's notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description:

The Associate Planner position is characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field; it is distinguished from the Assistant Planner position because it involves professional- level duties and judgment. This position level reports to senior planners. Under general supervision, the Associate Planner researches, analyzes and prepares reports and recommendations on planning related issues of minimal to moderate complexity; makes oral and written presentations; and performs related professional and technical planning duties as assigned.

Typical Duties:

• Checks building plans for zoning compliance.
• Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
• Conducts review of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and re-zonings.
• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
• Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Knowledge:

• Experience with Permit Management Software (ie. Accela).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specialization, such as economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of or experience in community remediation and redevelopment, and knowledge of relevant Federal programs.
• Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.

Typical Skills:

• Effective communication both verbal and technical writing skills and ability to present research findings to various boards and committees.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined practical problems.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and/or community development AND completion of Master's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field; or
• Minimum of 3 - 6 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and/or community development AND completion of Bachelor's degree (required) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.

Compensation:

• $ 35 to $65 hourly; commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Benefits Package available including Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Flexible spending account, Paid time off.

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply: send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter of interest for the position to

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