Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead / Senior Planner - Rincon Consultants, Inc

Rincon Consultants, Inc is seeking a Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead/Senior Planner who will be responsible for supporting the growth of Rincon’s Community Planning team. In this role, you will collaborate with local and statewide leadership to oversee and expand existing zoning and urban design related programs through the identification and pursuit of new opportunities. You will also manage teams responsible for the preparation of long-range planning and urban design projects such as Zoning Code/Ordinances, General Plans, Specific/Master Plans, and Corridor Plans. The candidate must have demonstrated urban design and visioning experience, knowledge of land use/community planning and zoning concepts, sound project management skills, be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and interest in working in a fast-paced environment.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura For this position, candidates located in Northern California, particularly within proximity to our offices in Monterey, Oakland, San Jose, or Sacramento, are preferred. Please note, this position is listed for the San Francisco Bay Area but is also available at all the locations stated in this job description.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead design development and visioning efforts, including preparation of design and planning studies, site feasibility, and design strategies
• Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary work products and services for complex long-range planning projects, including General Plans, Community Plans, Master/Specific Plans, Objective Design Standards, and/or other comprehensive planning documents
• Lead teams responsible for the preparation of zoning codes, permitting policies, and/or development standards, with a particular emphasis on housing
• Collaborate across markets with planners, climate specialists, environmental planners to deliver innovative, interdisciplinary work products
• Provide the final review of work products for quality assurance/quality control
• Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops
• Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to urban design and zoning
• Act as a client manager for select clients in the Healthy Communities market
• Perform various business development functions, focused on leading proposal preparation, attendance at interviews, and leading company outreach, marketing networking, and business development efforts related to the Healthy Communities market
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
• Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

• BA/BS degree or higher in urban planning, geography or a related discipline
• Possess 10 years of related demonstrated experience in community, long-range, and/or housing policy planning, urban design and/or environmental planning
• Experience with a private sector consulting firm is required
• Experience with developing new business pursuits
• Excellent communication, organizational, writing and presentation skills 
• Strong team building and management skills
• Working knowledge of project management systems, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analyses, resource analyses, and reporting
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and teams
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000-$200,000, plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs. 

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities. 

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here! 

 

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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