Senior Planner

Parsons Corporation•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: PLANNER, SENIOR Independently apply intensive and diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices in broad areas of assignment on a large project, or on several smaller projects or studies. Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of planning work for a number of large and important projects. Specific Responsibilities - Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors. - Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation. - Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops. - Oversees work assignments of technicians and/or lower-level Planners. - Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Skills and Competencies - Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures. - Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations. Education and Typical Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field - 5+ years of related work experience. Licenses and Certifications - American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is preferred at this level or other related certifications. Key Relationships: - Supervision Received - Manager, Project Manager; Higher-level Planners - Supervision Given - Technicians; Lower-level Planners (technical guidance only) - Internal Contacts - All Employees on Project - External Contacts - Local government officials; general public Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures.
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations.
Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field
5+ years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is preferred at this level or other related certifications.

Responsibilities

Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but typically include complexities such as conflicting planning requirements and/or difficult coordination requirements.
Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Oversees work assignments of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.