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Engineering

Land Use Planner Full Time

Land Use Planner

​Our client is a full-service engineering, architecture and surveying firm ​and they are currently looking for a talented Land Use Planner to join their team of professionals.

The successful candidate will include the preparation of planning and zoning studies; review of development applications (site plans, subdivision plans, special use permits) on behalf of municipalities; SEQRA compliance review; SEQRA document preparation.

Responsibilities:

  • This full-time position will provide support for projects by applying land use policies and regulations and managing the preparation of land use entitlement documents
  • Conduct existing conditions analysis that examines current zoning, land use, utilities, natural resources, transportation, and community character
  • Land use and environmental planning
  • Local and regional land use plans and initiatives
  • Creating, organizing, and maintaining project schedules, defining critical paths, and tracking milestone dates
  • May have proficiency in related field – urban design; ecology; hydrology; geology; geography; etc.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Perform detailed land use and zoning research
  • Good organizational skills

Requirements: 

  • ​Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field or equivalent work experience is required
  • Familiarity with ESRI GIS is beneficial
  • AICP certification is beneficial
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software​
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience performing land use planning/land development-related activities​
  • The ability to multitask and the judgment to prioritize projects and meet deadlines are both a must
  • Required: Proficiency with most office computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or by emailing your resume to engineers@rpo-recruit.us.com

Alternatively, you are welcome to contact either Meghan Groves at 480-546-6432 or Dawn McIntyre at 480-546-6438.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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