Michael Baker International - Long Beach, CA
posted about 2 months ago
The Planner I is an entry-level position in the Planning Practice at Michael Baker International. We are looking for an energetic, talented, and technically experienced planner, who is eager to learn, to be an integral member of the Agency Staffing Group at our Long Beach office. With moderate direct supervision, the Planner I will assist our public agency clients with managing the front counter, processing minor land use entitlements such as conditional use permits (CUP's), accessory dwelling units (ADU's), sign permits and plan checks, and performing other planning department functions. More specifically, the duties of the Planner I include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Respond to public and developer inquiries for zoning and other planning related information and otherwise assist with the operation of our clients' one-stop permit centers; Conduct project site visits and compile and tabulate information necessary to process applications; Review proposed development plans for compliance with our client's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the development standards set forth therein, and any applicable design guidelines or Specific Plan requirements; Process administrative permits; Assist with the preparation of staff reports to Planning Commissions and City Councils; Assist with the preparation of Planning Commission and City Council resolutions and/or ordinances related to proposed development projects and CEQA document certification; Assist with the preparation and posting, publication, and mailing of all required public notices; Assist with the distribution of project-related documents to outside agencies, as required; Assist with scheduling and conducting public workshops/EIR scoping meetings, as deemed necessary; Assist with scheduling and conducting public hearings before Planning Commissions and City Councils; Assist with the preparation and filing of all required notices with the State Clearinghouse and/or County Clerk Offices; Conduct land use or other special planning studies, when requested; Prepare ordinances/ordinance amendments and otherwise maintain and update our client's Municipal Code, as necessary; and Perform other related duties, as assigned by our client's Community Development/Planning Director or City Manager.