Land Planner, AKS Engineering & Forestry - Tualatin, OR

Land Planner

AKS Engineering & Forestry

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

1-3 years

Phone: 

503-563-6151

Fax: 

503-563-6152

Email: 

applications@aks-eng.com

Website: 

http://www.aks-eng.com

Location: 

Tualatin, OR

LAND PLANNER

Tualatin, Oregon AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a Land Planner for our Tualatin, Oregon office. This is a full time position reporting to the Principal Land Use Planner and working closely with other company Project Managers. We are looking for a responsive and detail oriented person who takes full ownership of their work. This position will design residential communities of a variety of scales, provide presentation graphics, and as well as work to obtain land use approvals from the local jurisdiction. We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive pay, and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

AKS ENGINEERING AND FORESTRY, LLC (AKS) is a multi-disciplined consulting firm specializing in engineering, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, arboriculture and forestry with offices in Tualatin and Salem, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. We have an established, broad-based portfolio of clients including land owners, real-estate developers, government agencies, public service providers, architects, timberland owners, etc.

Typical projects include:

• Hi-Tech Campus / Industrial Site Projects 
• Utility Infrastructure Projects 
• Educational Campus Projects 
• Park Improvement Projects 
• Residential Developments 
• Office / Retail Commercial Developments 
• Transportation System Improvement Projects 
• Forest Engineering & Timberland Management

Visit our website at www.aks-eng.com for additional information about the range of services we offer. Since 1996, AKS has built a reputation based on integrity, hard work, personal responsibility, intelligence, practicality, exceptional client service, efficiency and skill. The engineers, surveyors, planners, arborists, foresters, and landscape architects at AKS collaborate to learn and develop while providing our clients with outstanding service. This philosophy has produced a great work environment for the AKS staff and dependable, efficient, excellent service for our clients. AKS continues to grow by maintaining these values that have led to our success. We invite professionals who share these values to explore this opportunity to join our team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform preliminary site research, and assist other team members with zoning and development evaluations, including residential density calculations. 
2. Prepare site design concepts. 
3. Coordinate site planning efforts with other internal disciplines to assure feasible designs. 
4. Complete site design efforts of a project on schedule. 
5. Provide project design coordination with clients & jurisdictions. 
6. Obtain knowledge of development standards and regulations in all applicable jurisdictions. 
7. As workload dictates, create entitlement application packages, including land use narratives. 
8. Prepare, organize, and coordinate with project team members and jurisdiction staff and submit required materials to schedule pre-application conferences. 
9. Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings, including coordination of mailings, signage, scheduling, and support materials. 
10. Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members. 
11. Do what needs to be done.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

1. Desire to work in a fast-paced, team/goal oriented environment. 
2. Ability to perform detailed work quickly, independently and collectively, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. 
3. Ability to take personal responsibility for completing quality work, within budgets and timelines. 
4. Takes full ownership of their work. 
5. Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or similar field or equivalent work experience is desirable. 
6. Minimum of two years experience in planning or related field. 
7. AutoCAD/Civil 3D and GIS skills required. 
8. Photoshop and/or Illustrator skills are required. 
9. Experience utilizing the internet as a tool to perform property research. 
10. Excellent written communication skills including letter and report writing. 
11. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members. 
12. Proficient in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and scheduling software (Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, etc.). 
13. Able to travel, as necessary. Most travel will be in AKS provided vehicles.

Job Progression & Career Advancement: Job progression depends on:

1. Technical skills 
2. Job responsibilities 
3. Job performance 
4. Communication skills 
5. Availability of Advancement Opportunities

Compensation & Benefits: AKS Offers outstanding compensation, benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth including:

1. Competitive Salaries 
2. Medical/Vision insurance coverage 
3. 401K 
4. Training/Continuing Education 
5. On Site Work Out Facility and Showers (Tualatin) 
6. Career Advancement Opportunities 
7. Hamburger Wednesdays-Barbecued hamburgers provided for staff every Wednesday. 
8. Company Recreational Sports Teams 
9. Company Retreats and Recreation Events

Please send resume, cover letter and references. www.aks-eng.com To: AKS Engineering & Forestry Email: applications@aks-eng.com

Assistant Planner, Wood Rodgers, Inc. - Pleasanton, CA

Assistant Planner 

Wood Rodgers, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Landscape Architecture

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Tamara Johnson

Phone: 

916-341-7422

Fax: 

916-440-8145

Email: 

tjohnson@woodrodgers.com

Website: 

http://www.woodrodgers.com/careers

Location: 

Pleasanton, CA

Wood Rodgers, Inc. has an immediate need for an Assistant Planner in our growing Pleasanton, CA office.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.woodrodgers.com/careers and include a formatted resume and cover letter.

Position Summary: Under supervision, the Assistant Planner will collaborate on urban and suburban design projects, from concept to public approval, using acquired knowledge of urban planning, site design and zoning. Job assignments require strong design aesthetic, proficient graphic skills, and a diverse palette of technical skills. An openness to learn and explore new ideas within a creative environment is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Site research and gathering of relevant regulatory documents - Create graphics and assemble presentations for clients and/or agencies - Develop strong, creative and innovative concepts for a range of project types - Prepare subdivision maps, site plans, and other entitlement graphics - Complete application forms, letters, reports, specific plans, and other land planning documents - Participate in meetings to collaborate with project team toward completion of projects - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in City or Urban Planning/Landscape Architecture/Architecture - 1 to 3 years professional work experience in the field, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D program (Sketchup, Revit, Rhino or other) - Excellent design, visualization and graphic skills - Outstanding graphic presentation skills - Knowledge of urban planning, site design, zoning and technical issues - Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team - Demonstrate communication skills to collaborate on urban and suburban design projects, from concept to public approval

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Required to sit at desk using a computer, keyboard and mouse to prepare drawings and reports. May be required to attend meetings or make submittals to Cities and Counties.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment that has a moderate noise level.

Wood Rodgers, Inc. is an equal employment, affirmative action employer - M/F/Vets/Disability

Planning Manager - City of Malibu, CA

Planning Manager 

City of Malibu

April 9, 2015 

Website: 

http://www.malibucity.org/jobs

Location: 

Malibu, CA

PLANNING MANAGER - City of Malibu - Salary Range:  $107,503 - $139,753 (plus excellent benefits) 

Apply online at: www.malibucity.org/jobs

The Planning Manager will have extensive knowledge of and experience in current and long-range planning principles and practices. Local coastal planning experience is desirable, especially within California. Provides day-to-day oversight of current and long range planning activities and code enforcement in a highly engaged community, and is responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting and performing diverse, specialized and complex technical work while providing support to the Planning Director in a variety of areas.

Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices, including extensive working knowledge of municipal and local coastal planning, zoning, subdivision, permit and project development issues; site design principles, geography, basic architecture, basic landscape architecture; and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field and five (5) years of responsible professional urban planning experience, including supervision.  Possession of a Master’s degree in either city planning or public administration with emphasis in city planning and certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) are highly desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and have a satisfactory driving record. 

Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.

Land Planner/Landscape Coordinator, HDR - Chicago, IL

Land Planner/Landscape Coordinator
HDR - Chicago, IL

Land Planner/Landscape Coordinator - ( 138478 ) Description HDR is an architectural, engineering and consulting firm that excels at complex projects and solving challenges for clients. More than 8,500 professionals, including architects, engineers, consultants, scientists, planners and construction managers, in over 200 locations worldwide, pool their solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms. The Chicago site design practice seeks a Land Planner / Landscape Coordinator to work with the existing studio to develop planning and landscape architectural projects. The primary land planning responsibilities include development of master plans in collaboration with architects, planners, and other site based disciplines on institutionally-scaled building and campus planning projects. The land planner analyzes municipal zoning and development codes and prepares comparative analyses and design concepts. He/she may collaborate with others on zoning and site plan approvals, public hearings, programming, and design implementation of the master plan. The landscape architectural role will be to assist in the detailed development of site design projects from concepts through construction documentation. He/she will conduct site visits, analyses and assist in the illustration of the design using hand drawn and computer aided graphics. Working proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper and VRay is preferred. Experience and use of Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and AutoCAD is essential. Keyword(s): Land Planner, Landscape Coordinator, Site Design, Master Planning Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university. Advanced degrees in landscape architecture and / or urban and regional planning are a plus. The successful candidate should be on-track for professional registration. Recent graduates or professionals, 0+ years of design office experience, working on institutionally scaled planning and design projects are preferred. The successful candidate must have strong landscape architectural skill sets including design, grading and drainage, and construction as a basis for sound land planning, site design, and construction documentation. Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry : Academic/Civic/Justice Architecture Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : General Architecture - 004 Job Posting : Feb 27, 2015, 4:49:53 PM  HDR - 5 days ago - save job » View or apply to job