Senior Planner

BPR Consulting Group LLC • Bell, CA

3d • $40 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

BPR Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing company and serve their clients. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently, manage complex planning projects, communicate effectively, and maintain professional working relationships with clients, coworkers, agency staff, elected officials, and permit applicants. BPR Consulting Group is a results-oriented company focused on integrity and trust, committed to working in a professional and collaborative manner to efficiently meet client needs.

Requirements

• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible planning experience, including experience working for a California municipality or providing municipal planning services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
• Thorough knowledge of California planning, zoning, General Plan, and development laws, including the Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), housing legislation, and other applicable state and local regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex entitlement projects and preparing staff reports for public hearings.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is desirable.
• AICP certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced customer service and planning guidance to the general public, applicants, consultants, and agency staff regarding zoning, General Plan policies, development regulations, and entitlement processes.
• Manage and independently process complex planning applications, including General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, rezoning requests, variances, conditional use permits, design review permits, subdivisions, and other discretionary land use entitlements.
• Review development proposals, building plans, parcel maps, tentative maps, and subdivision applications for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare, compile, organize, and present comprehensive staff reports, findings, and recommendations for complex projects to Development Review Committees, Planning Commissions, City Councils, and other public bodies.
• Serve as a project manager for assigned planning projects, coordinating with applicants, consultants, public agencies, and client staff to ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and project evaluations; provide technical guidance and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of planning studies, zoning code updates, General Plan amendments, and policy development initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Associate and Assistant Planners as needed.
• Attend evening meetings and public hearings as required.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Perform all work consistent with BPR’s and clients’ policies and procedures.
• Provide all services in an efficient, proactive, and client-focused manner.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package consisting of top pay based on qualifications and experience, with incentive opportunities tied to personal developmental goals.
• Generous paid time off policy which combines vacation and sick leave.
• Health benefit package includes major medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account option.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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