CSG Consultants, Inc.

Urban/PrincipalPlanner

$155–210k ~AI est. California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Urban/Principal Planner at CSG Consultants, Inc.. Skills: Urban planning, Land use entitlement, Environmental regulations, Development proposals. Perform complex planning projects. Manage complex planning projects”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Independent judgment

Eligibility Requirements

Attend evening meetings, Attend weekend meetings, Travel to client sites, Travel to job sites

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, Five years recent managerial level experience in governmental, Sufficient education and experience in governmental planning, Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Nice to Have

Master's degree in one of the above areas, Possession of license, registration, or certification in a related field, such as American Planning Association (APA) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

What You'll Do.

Perform complex planning projects

Manage complex planning projects

Perform sensitive planning projects

Manage sensitive planning projects

Perform professional planning activities

Supervise professional planning activities

Research planning matters

Analyze planning matters

Oversee specialized planning functions

Advise Planning Director

Advise Vice President

Provide staff training

Recommend improvements

Recommend modifications

Handle personnel matters

Prepare land use entitlement applications

Review land use entitlement applications

Evaluate land development proposals

Present recommendations

Plan advanced planning projects

Manage advanced planning projects

Participate in advanced planning projects

Represent Planning Department

Pursue new business opportunities

Exercise independent judgment

Manage post entitlement work

Manage construction process

Review project descriptions

Apply policy provisions

Apply code provisions

Interpret zoning ordinance

Interpret policy documents

Organize planning studies

Conduct planning studies

Supervise work of others

Prepare complex staff reports

Present complex staff reports

Prepare planning policies

Present planning policies

Prepare planning ordinances

Present planning ordinances

Administer planning policies

Administer ordinances

Administer permit processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work as part of CSG team

Communication Scope

Public hearings; Written reports; Graphic reports; Oral reports

Process & Methodology

Project management

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