Planner - PLA

LJA • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

As a Planner at LJA Land Development, you will play an important role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and preparing governmental approval documents. The projects you will work on will include zoning, platting, variance requests, major thoroughfare plan amendments, and long-range planning documents such as Master Plans and Comprehensive Plans. Your responsibilities will include learning the regulatory approval process for various jurisdictions, understanding zoning codes and documents, preparing documents during the platting process, aiding the preparation of long-range planning documents, and maintaining a strong knowledge of city requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to the design process and assist with interpreting city ordinances.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Planning, Public Administration, or other applicable degree.

Nice To Haves

• Previous planning or city planning experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch-Up, Acrobat Pro is preferred
• Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and graphic skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships.
• AICP or the ability to obtain certification within an appropriate time frame

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the regulatory team, receiving direction, guidance, and oversight from Project Managers and Principals on a broad range of project types and scales to prepare design presentations, feasibility studies, master plans, general plans, guideline documents, site plans, concept plans, and lotting studies.
• Projects range from commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and residential developments to urban design, town center re-developments, historic preservation or adaptive reuse, and long-range planning documents such as Comprehensive Plans and Master Plans.
• Must have the desire to work in a team-based environment with the ability to assist with multiple project assignments, meet given project/production deadlines, produce high-quality end products, and be a strong contributor.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback, expand knowledge, improve skill sets, and show progressive improvement.
• Knowledge and experience with a broad range of graphical representations with the ability to innovate and provide high-quality presentations and documents as required.
• May be required to visit project sites to photograph existing conditions, identify opportunities and constraints, collect data and information, and/or observe, photograph, and prepare reports on construction progress.
• Assist in filing plans as necessary to various jurisdictions.
• Research planning trends, codes, jurisdictional ordinances, and specific project-related concepts.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level