Assistant Planner

Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic and motivated Planner I to support our Planning Practice within the Agency Staffing Group in Long Beach, CA. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to learn and grow while supporting public agency clients. Under moderate supervision, you will assist with front counter operations, process minor land use entitlements, and contribute to a variety of planning functions supporting client permit centers and development review processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to public and developer inquiries related to zoning and planning information
• Support daily operations of client-facing permit centers
• Process minor land use entitlements, including CUPs, ADUs, sign permits, and plan checks
• Conduct site visits and gather data to support application processing
• Review development plans for compliance with General Plans, zoning regulations, and design guidelines
• Assist in preparing staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings
• Support preparation of resolutions, ordinances, and CEQA-related documentation
• Coordinate public noticing requirements including posting, publication, and mailings
• Distribute project materials to outside agencies
• Assist with public workshops, EIR scoping meetings, and public hearings
• Support filings with the State Clearinghouse and County Clerk offices
• Conduct planning studies and basic research assignments
• Assist with municipal code updates and ordinance amendments
• Perform other duties as assigned by Planning leadership or client staff

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, or related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant planning experience
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work
• Ability to quickly learn policies, procedures, and relevant software systems
• Willingness to work on-site at client offices throughout the Greater Los Angeles area

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $49,732.80 – $73,091.20 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.