Senior Planner

Employer
The Collaborative Firm
Atlanta, Georgia

Description
We are looking for team members who bring specialized expertise and willingness to build long-lasting relationships. In this position, you will work in a team environment to help with a broad range of planning needs which includes: performing planning, zoning, project management, research and development, public engagement, and other development activities for private and public sectors in the areas of current and advanced planning.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a project manager for writing/updating comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, small area plans, planning studies, and other planning projects
• Performs current and long-range planning tasks concerning land development, transportation planning, preservation of open space, and historic preservation
• Entitlement Coordination with local agencies including (annexations, rezones, PUDs, pre-plats, final plats, conditional use permits, etc.)
• Write staff reports for rezoning applications, conditional use permits, ordinances, and related procedures; interpret zoning ordinances and development regulations
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report data and information from various sources, including various governmental entities
• Prepare land use assessments and zoning analyses
• Facilitate public meetings, including community meetings, visioning exercises, character preference surveys, and design charrettes
• Prepare and present information to elected and appointed boards and authorities, local government staff, and citizens
• Coordinate planning and related activities with local, and regional government staff
• Conduct programs/projects evaluations
• Build stakeholder relationships; prepare and participate in neighborhood meetings
• Write land use and development regulations
• Research planning issues and compose staff analysis/position on projects/programs
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, engineers, and other subject matter experts

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in city, urban or regional planning, urban design, public administration, geography or related field
• 3-5+ years of related experience in public or private sector planning experience
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• A working knowledge of planning and zoning principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to comprehend and interpret, federal, state, and local regulations
• Proven written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exemplary work ethic
• Availability to attend night meetings
• Strong oral and written communication skills; including strong communication, planning, and organizational skills

Salary Range
Competitive Salary

Benefits
Salary & Benefits
Competitive Salary and Benefits

How to Apply
Cover letters and résumés should be submitted for consideration via email.