Planner II – Housing/Municipal

We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military, and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities, and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking an energetic, talented, and technically experienced planner, who is eager to learn, to be an integral member of the Agency Staffing Group in California. With moderate direct supervision, the Planner will assist our public agency clients with processing major land use entitlements, preparing zoning ordinances/ordinance amendments, conducting special planning studies, and performing other planning department functions. Responsibilities include:

• Respond to public and developer inquiries regarding zoning and planning-related matters; support the daily operations of client one-stop permit centers.
• Conduct site visits and gather relevant data to support application processing.
• Review proposed development plans for compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, development standards, applicable design guidelines, and Specific Plan requirements.
• Process administrative permits in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare staff reports for presentation to Planning Commissions and City Councils.
• Draft resolutions and ordinances for Planning Commission and City Council consideration, including those related to development projects and CEQA document certification.
• Manage the preparation, posting, publication, and mailing of required public notices.
• Distribute project-related documents to external agencies as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct public workshops and EIR scoping meetings when required.
• Organize and facilitate public hearings before Planning Commissions and City Councils.
• Prepare and file required notices with the State Clearinghouse and/or County Clerk Offices.
• Conduct land use and special planning studies upon request.
• Draft ordinance amendments and maintain updates to the Municipal Code.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Community Development/Planning Director or City Manager.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Desire to produce first-class work products and a demonstrated personal commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on our policies, procedures, and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the standards relevant to our projects.
• Willingness to work at our clients’ offices throughout the Southern California Area.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,000-$90,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
– Medical, dental, vision insurance
– 401K Retirement Plan
– Health Savings Account (HSA)
– Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
– Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
– Professional and personal development
– Generous paid time off
– Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

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 nearly 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.