Planner
About The Position
The Planning Associate will support the Project Manager/Director and the project team by assisting with the coordination of public-sector consulting and privately initiated development applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout Arizona – including Rezonings, Annexations, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, Variances, and Due Diligence reports; performing administrative duties including coordinating submittals, ensuring the delivery of submittals to various jurisdictions, requesting information and files from local governments, and scheduling meetings; project-related research and other written materials to support various projects; assisting with monthly updates to Project Schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines/milestones; assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Zero-three (0-3) years of practical experience as a planner or in related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills.
- Aptitude for independent research and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a closely-related field of study is required.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, printers, etc., as well as on job sites.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with other office staff.
- Occasionally needs to attend in person meeting offsite.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
- Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).
- Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
- Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
- Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
- Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
- Contribute to team effort.
- Accomplish team-driven results as needed.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
