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.

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

Requirements

CULTURAL FIT

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

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

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance