Job description
Senior Planner - Oakland (In Office and Remote work)
Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our fourteen plus years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.
We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Planner to join our Plan Review Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of our highly qualified, collaborative, and motivated building inspection team
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Processing development entitlement applications
- Updating zoning code and development standards
- Assisting with or completing planning studies
- Overseeing CEQA review of projects, possibly including preparing IS/MND’s
- Generally supporting local agency planning departments
- Advance/policy planning, state and federal permitting procedures and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) may all be required.
- Experience working for a city or county planning agency in California (as staff or consultant) with experience processing moderately complex to complex development applications is required.
SKILLS:
- Can work independently and have strong customer service skills.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
- Are creative problem-solvers
- Can work on several projects or issues simultaneously
- The ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from a recognized College or University with a Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field and 7+ years’ experience with substantial work in California planning agencies.
COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a 401K.
Salary Range: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/
More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services.
Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1400 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2000.
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