Willdan
Engineering and energy consultancy serving utilities, public agencies, and industries.
Senior Planner (Part Time)
Lead senior planner overseeing urban planning, zoning, CEQA, and stakeholder coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Provides lead direction to professional, technical and office support staff; instructs staff in work procedures and reviews work performed; coordinates with other departments and agencies; meets community representatives to encourage cooperation or resolve problems • Performs professional land use and urban planning work, including current and advanced planning, and implements the City’s General Plan; reviews complex zoning and development applications • Conducts complex research and analysis; performs major planning and zoning studies; investigates planning problems considering legal and public‑relations aspects; presents findings • Prepares maps, graphs, charts, models and reports; plans, organizes and executes projects or surveys • Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public on laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; performs field inspections; coordinates with City departments and outside agencies • Prepares staff reports, resolutions, letters, zoning ordinance changes and environmental review documents; verifies zoning compliance for business and in‑home business licenses • Performs advanced planning activities, including major General Plan updates and amendments; monitors implementation effectiveness; recommends actions or petitions for planning, zoning and development • Reviews building, landscaping, fencing, signage, and Conditional Use permit applications and plans • Coordinates various planning studies and related matters with consultants • Receives and reviews development applications; assesses fees; establishes conditions for project approval; responds to public inquiries at the counter, by phone and email • Establishes positive working relationships with community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public
Key Responsibilities
- ▸zoning review
- ▸plan updates
- ▸research analysis
- ▸map preparation
- ▸field inspections
- ▸public outreach
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field • Master’s degree in urban planning or related field (highly desirable) • Experience preparing and processing CEQA documents • 6–8 years’ experience in professional land use and environmental planning • 3+ years of experience working with a city or county in current or advanced planning (highly desirable) • Thorough knowledge of complex principles of urban planning, development, zoning and redevelopment • Strong written and oral communication skills; experience presenting before Planning Commissions or City Councils
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸master’s
- ▸ceqa
- ▸land use
- ▸urban planning
- ▸communication
Benefits
• Competitive Salary • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401K + employer match • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Employee Discount Program • Generous Employee Referral Program • Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
Work Environment
Hybrid