Land Planner

KM Engineering•Boise, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KM Engineering is seeking an experienced Land Planner for a full-time position in Boise. This mid- to senior-level role leads land-use planning and entitlement efforts, serves as a key contact for clients and public agencies, and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will combine strong technical planning knowledge with project leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to move complex development projects from early due diligence through public approval and recording.

Requirements

Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience
Independent project-management ability
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of land-use regulations and entitlement processes
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Idaho or Treasure Valley jurisdictions
Consulting experience
Experience mentoring planning staff
Experience preparing scopes, fees, or proposals

Responsibilities

Lead land use planning and entitlement projects from initial research and due diligence through agency approval
Serve as a primary planning contact for clients, municipal staff, reviewing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Research, interpret, and apply zoning codes, comprehensive plans, subdivision ordinances, development standards, and agency procedures.
Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
Prepare, coordinate, and process entitlement applications, including subdivisions, annexations, rezones, conditional use permits, variances, and related land use approvals.
Support proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and identification of new project opportunities.
Present and facilitate projects in public settings, including neighborhood meetings, hearings, and other public proceedings.
Develop and review preliminary land development concepts, agency requirements and approvals, and project closeout.
Evaluate infrastructure and development constraints, including utilities, roadways, access, drainage, and other site considerations, in coordination with technical disciplines.
Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and project priorities with developers, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, architects, and other consultants.
Provide technical guidance and quality review for planning work; support and mentor less-experienced staff as appropriate.