Planner - Harris & Associates

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets. If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris.

Harris is seeking a passionate and motivated planner to support our Environmental Planning Consulting team. The planner will be responsible for managing and processing tasks for various public agencies; working on current and long-range planning issues; writing staff reports; and presenting to decision makers (e.g., Design Review Board, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors/City Council). Successful candidates will have a background in land use planning, experience working for local agencies, understanding and experience with CEQA and environmental review, and demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Our mission is to partner with municipalities to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and creative team with tremendous growth potential. The successful candidate will embody Harris’ shared values to Develop and Exhibit Trust; Work Smarter, Together; Invest in Our People; Think and Act Inclusively; and Model the Harris Way. This position can be a remote/hybrid role with preference over candidates that have the ability to go to our Salinas or Sacramento offices to meet with clients as-needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work closely with senior project managers, planners, and public agency staff on a wide range of planning and development projects including discretionary and ministerial permits, development code and general plan analysis/consistency determinations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct site analysis and project research.
• Prepare well-written reports and presentations for public agencies.
• Prepare and participate in virtual community and stakeholder meetings and workshops.
• Manage projects and case load on behalf of public agency clients.
• Manage multiple planning/development applications and projects through the entitlement process.
• Work onsite with local public agencies on tasks described above as needed.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelors or Masters in Planning, Environmental, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in planning, development review, and project management.
• Must be a team-player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work and collaborate remotely with clients and team members from other Harris office locations.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into simplified concepts and graphical representation.
• Eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply technology and software applications creatively to support planning solutions.
• Understanding of environmental compliance and the California Environmental Quality Act process
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
• The position may require some in-office support at local agencies in the Monterey/Salinas region and some travel throughout California with advance notice.

Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $80K-105K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 

In addition to base salary, we also offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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