Planner

Description

The Planning Associate will support the Project Manager/Director and the project team by assisting with the coordination of public-sector consulting and privately initiated development applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout Florida – including Rezonings, Annexations, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, Variances, and Due Diligence reports; performing administrative duties including coordinating submittals, ensuring the delivery of submittals to various jurisdictions, requesting information and files from local governments, and scheduling meetings; project-related research and other written materials to support various projects; assisting with monthly updates to Project Schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines/milestones; assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.

• Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations: Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
• Occasionally needs to attend in person meeting offsite.
• Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
• Conduct due diligence for project: Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
• Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, printers, etc., as well as on job sites.
• Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
• Achieve Performance Objectives Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
• Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
• Understand project scope: Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
• Ensure Product Quality and RVi ReputationFollow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
• Works closely with Directors and Project Managers.

Requirements

CULTURAL FIT

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Natural communicator
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment.
• Aptitude for independent research and problem-solving.
• Dependable and flexible
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Has relatively little authority to act independently but has considerable authority to work with project teams.
• Planning Associates require zero-three (0-3) years of practical experience as a planner or in related field.
• Creative problem solver
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a closely-related field of study is required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits

RVi Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exempt – Overtime Pay is not required.
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
• Dependent Care Match
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
• Pet Insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance