Planner

WGI•West Palm Beach, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

WGI is seeking a Planner with at least one year of professional experience to join its Planning team. The role may be based in the West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offices, or the Arlington, Virginia, office. The Planner works collaboratively with senior planners, project managers, planning managers, or directors on projects ranging from private development to public agency work. Clients include private developers, municipalities, government agencies, nonprofits, property owners, and other stakeholders. The position supports WGI’s Urban + Community Planning or Land Development teams and develops deliverables under a Project Manager’s direction. The role includes researching and applying zoning codes, land development regulations, and comprehensive plans; preparing planning reports and applications; analyzing data and creating maps and presentation materials; and supporting project coordination, agency engagement, public meetings, and quality control. Work is performed in an office setting, with travel to other offices or client locations potentially required. Night and weekend work may also be required.

Requirements

At least one year of progressively responsible public and private planning experience.
A bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field from an accredited four-year college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret land development regulations for different municipalities.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at one time.
Strong work ethic.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; WGI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Graphic abilities with tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, or InDesign.
AICP Candidate status or AICP certification.

Responsibilities

Research zoning codes, land development regulations, and comprehensive plans, and apply standards to site-specific development proposals with limited guidance from senior staff.
Prepare planning reports, including due diligence reports, site feasibility studies, and justification statements, with limited guidance from senior staff.
Assist in developing planning studies and reports that support new and updated plans and policies.
Prepare submittal documents for rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, development order amendments, variances, and site plan approval applications.
Work with WGI designers to apply codes and land use regulations and address agency comments.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data; prepare maps, charts, graphs, and other illustrative materials for varied audiences.
Prepare presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, and maps.
Offer solutions to planning issues.
Write and edit technical reports.
Assist senior staff with project coordination involving clients and other consultants.
Serve as a liaison to government agencies or the public on behalf of clients.
Represent projects at public hearings, development review meetings, community outreach events, and other meetings as needed.
Comply with quality control procedures.
Work with mid-level planners to develop deliverables under the direction of a Project Manager on the Urban + Community Planning or Land Development teams.