Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead

Rincon Consultants, Inc•West Hollywood, CA

2d•$120,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead who will be responsible for supporting the growth of Rincon’s Community Planning team. In this role, you will collaborate with local and statewide leadership to oversee and expand existing zoning and urban design related programs through the identification and pursuit of new opportunities. You will also manage teams responsible for the preparation of long-range planning and urban design projects such as Zoning Code/Ordinances, General Plans, Specific/Master Plans, and Corridor Plans. The candidate must have demonstrated urban design and visioning experience, knowledge of land use/community planning and zoning concepts, sound project management skills, be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and interest in working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or higher in urban planning, geography, or a related discipline.
10+ years of related demonstrated experience in community, long-range, and/or housing policy planning, urban design, and/or environmental planning.
Experience with a private sector consulting firm (Required).
Experience with developing new business pursuits.
Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong team building and management skills.
Working knowledge of project management systems, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analyses, resource analyses, and reporting.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and teams.
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require.

Responsibilities

Lead design development and visioning efforts, including preparation of design and planning studies, site feasibility, and design strategies.
Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary work products and services for complex long-range planning projects, including General Plans, Community Plans, Master/Specific Plans, Objective Design Standards, and/or other comprehensive planning documents.
Lead teams responsible for the preparation of zoning codes, permitting policies, and/or development standards, with a particular emphasis on housing.
Collaborate across markets with planners, climate specialists, environmental planners to deliver innovative, interdisciplinary work products.
Provide the final review of work products for quality assurance/quality control.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to urban design and zoning.
Act as a client manager for select clients in the Healthy Communities market.
Perform various business development functions, focused on leading proposal preparation, attendance at interviews, and leading company outreach, marketing networking, and business development efforts related to the Healthy Communities market.
Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Rincon in a professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement.

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