Senior Planner – Agency Staffing

Overview

Lead complex multi‑agency planning projects for Southern California agency staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• project coordination
• report writing
• study planning
• data analysis
• policy development
• stakeholder facilitation

Tasks

-Coordinates complex planning projects and/or multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts. -Writes and reviews staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and presents them to commissions, boards, and councils. -Plans and coordinates planning studies/projects and develops scope of work and work plans including preparing a planning assessment, environmental research and assessment, historical preservation factors, zoning policy and regulations, the public involvement process, data analysis functions, timelines, and budget. -By position, coordinates the work of consultants/contractors and other employees who are assigned to specific projects. -Develops long and short-term plans, programs, goals, and policies involving city/region wide planning initiatives, public transportation systems, economic development, etc. -Serves as a technical consultant and advisor to official planning committees, citizen groups, City Council, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations. -Designs and conducts research to collect and assemble original data from land use maps, plans, reports, and surveys and uses data to define issues, assess trends, make recommendations, and identify relationships among disparate data, issues, and positions. -Facilitates meetings and/or presentations to bring together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support.

Requirements

• class c
• 5 years
• bachelor planning
• aicp
• team management
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required -Minimum of 5 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning professionals. -Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers and leaders -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. -Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable. -An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups. -Anticipative and forward thinking. -Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. -Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients. -Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization and with clients.

People Also Searched For

About Mns Engineers, Inc.

-Founded in the early 2000s, MNS Engineers has established itself as a trusted partner in the engineering sector. -Specializing in projects that span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and water resources. -The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient engineering solutions. -From large-scale infrastructure projects to sustainable energy solutions, MNS Engineers has demonstrated versatility and innovation. -Notable projects include major transport systems, utility infrastructure, and water resource management solutions. -The company is known for its ability to adapt and provide tailored solutions for complex challenges in engineering.

Sector Specialisms