Urban Design Planner
RRM Design Group
January 26, 2015
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Responsibilities for the Planner position include:
- Site and master planning and presentation graphics; base mapping, site and land use planning, entitlement processing, and contract planning.
- Project management duties including directing support staff, client management, and schedule and budget management.
- Facilitating public outreach meetings, project presentations to clients and public agencies.
- Effectively delegate assignments, direct and manage research of code requirements, laws and ordinances, and official records, and ensure quality control in document and plan preparation.
- Writing text-based documents such as specific plans, master plans, design guidelines, strategic plans and feasibility studies.
Education and Experience:
- Four (4) to seven (7) years of planning experience preferred, with substantial experience in a private consulting firm setting.
- Bachelor’s Degree in City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or other related field.
- Knowledge of California Planning and Development Law and CEQA.
- Proficient in, Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- An understanding of other graphic software programs (e.g. GIS, AutoCAD, etc.) is beneficial.
- Professional certification or licensing is highly desired.
Key Traits for the Planner:
- A Doer/Go-Getter
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
- Team Player