Planner (Assistant, Associate or Senior DOQ)
Metropolitan Planning Group
April 23, 2015
Location:
Mountain View, CA
M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay Area cities. Since the creation of the firm in 2006, we have brought high-caliber planning services to over 40 Bay Area communities. M-Group’s planners have extensive experience working on large, complex and high-profile projects and our staff brings together a range of accomplishments and a wealth of real-world experiences. Visit us at http://www.m-group.us to learn more.
M-Group is looking to hire a well-qualified planner either in a part-time or full-time capacity. The candidates must have CEQA experience and experience working for a California municipal government, including policy planning, current planning, public counter and development review experience. The position may be located in any one of M-Group’s offices in Mountain View, Santa Rosa or Hayward.Job Criteria: Position is full time (40 hours/week) or part-time (minimally 20 to 30 hours/week).
Responsibilities may include:
- Consulting planning work at various City planning departments, including; review of development approval projects, plan-checks, permit processing, counter work, report-writing, public presentations.
- Long-range planning work, policy planning, and business development efforts.
- Evening meetings (Planning Commission / City Council).
Applicants must have/demonstrate:
- An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or related field. Master’s degree in planning or design field is preferred.
- Assistant level requires a minimum of 1 year prior experience working for a local government planning department, preferably with a City jurisdiction, with at least 3 years at the Associate Planner level and 5 years at the Senior level. A Master’s degree may substitute for one of the required years of experience.
- Solid CEQA knowledge and experience.
- The ability to work independently and also contribute as a team player.
- Strong writing, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.
- AICP certification highly desirable.
Outstanding Benefits Including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life
- 401K Profit Sharing & Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
- Vacation & Sick Pay
- 12 Paid Holidays
How to Apply: Applicants must specify the level, classification (full or part time) and office location they are applying for.
Go to http://bit.ly/mgroupjobs and apply per instructions.