Senior Planner - PART TIME TEMP

Urban Planning Partners•Oakland, CA

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

Urban Planning Partners (UPP) seeks a Senior Planner/Associate Principal to join their team. The role involves working on exciting projects related to housing policy, community and stakeholder engagement, and planning entitlements for development projects, as well as CEQA and contract planning work. The position offers opportunities for leadership, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a subject matter expert, with significant room for advancement.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience for Senior Planner, with 3-4 years of experience in project management.
Minimum of 10 years of experience for Associate Principal, with 5 years of experience in project management.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree, ideally focused on city/urban planning, housing policy, community development, environmental studies, or a related field.
An understanding of zoning and other planning policies and regulations, typical city planning approval processes, and CEQA processes.
Demonstrated experience or training in people management.
Excellent writing/editing, research, and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams and willingness to do what is needed to get the job done.
Ability to think creatively, take initiative, and be comfortable with ambiguity.
Flexibility, an orientation toward detail, and excellent time management and organizational skills.
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and professional environment.
Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
Valid California driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle for company business.
Ability and willingness to work in office.
Ability to occasionally travel and attend evening and weekend meetings.

Nice To Haves

Urban design experience.
Demonstrated ability to win and lead new work.
Experience, training and/or interest in community engagement.
Data analysis.
Experience/Expertise with equity, urban design, Adobe CS and/or GIS.
Formal training around community engagement and meeting facilitation.
Active membership in a professional organization and AICP.
Desire for significant growth opportunities including company leadership and ownership shares.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Lead some projects and provide project support for others.
Participate on the Executive Management Team.
Mentor junior staff.
Serve as a subject matter expert on specific planning issues.
Manage multiple projects in a range of sizes, including client communication, contract, and budget management, ensuring quality control, and meeting deadlines.
Serve as the main point of contact for clients and subconsultants.
Lead meetings and present at City Council or Planning Commission sessions.
Manage the proposal development process and lead or participate in interview processes.
Work collaboratively in teams and be willing to do what is needed to get the job done.
Think creatively, take initiative, and be comfortable with ambiguity.
Occasionally travel and attend evening and weekend meetings.