Urban Planner

Snell & Wilmer Business Professional Openings • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Snell & Wilmer is currently seeking an Urban Planner in our Salt Lake City office. This opportunity will provide experience in working with governmental staff, various ordinances, codes and general plans for a wide range of communities and exposure to the entitlement and land development processes of a variety of municipal and county governments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or closely related field or Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• Three years of professional planning experience
• Knowledge of the common principles, practices, and methods used in Urban Planning
• Knowledge of development topics, and fundamentals of project management
• Ability to interpret local zoning and subdivision ordinances, interpret and respond to client needs and translate them into effective solutions
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials and other development professionals
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Graduate coursework and AICP certification are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform various current planning activities with an emphasis on processing development applications from initial site review through entitlement activities into final permitting and approvals
• Research and review property entitlements and perform thorough due diligence analysis
• Provide technical assistance to clients and their consultants to ensure compliance with various local planning, zoning, development ordinances and design standards
• Prepare applications for rezoning, variances, use permits, annexation, general plan amendment, site plan approval, design review, dedications, abandonments and other various current planning duties
• Act in a project manager role working with client, design consultant teams, project attorney and others to ensure timely processing of entitlements
• Work with public sector staff through the development process
• Assist Attorneys as needed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 401K/profit sharing
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate

What This Job Offers

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