Urban Planner
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Snell & Wilmer is currently seeking anUrban Planner in our Phoenix office.This opportunity will provide experience in working with governmental staff various ordinances codes and general plans for a wide range of communities and exposure to the entitlement and land development processes of a variety of municipal and county governments.
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Performvarious current planning activities with an emphasis on processing development applications from initial site review through entitlement activities into final permitting and approvals
- Research and review property entitlements and perform thorough due diligence analysis
- Providetechnical assistancetoclients and their consultantsto ensurecompliance with various local planning zoning development ordinances and design standards
- Prepare applications for rezoning variances use permits annexation general plan amendment site plan approval design review dedications abandonments and other various current planning duties
- Act in a project manager role working with client design consultant teams project attorney and others to ensure timely processing of entitlements
- Work with public sector staff through the development process
- Assist Attorneys as needed
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Architecture Landscape Architecture Geography or closely related field orEducation and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree
- Three years of professional planning experience
- Graduate coursework and AICP certification are a plus but not required
- Knowledge of the common principles practices and methods used in Urban Planning
- Knowledge of development topics and fundamentals of project management
- Ability to interpret local zoning and subdivision ordinances interpret and respond to client needs and translate them into effective solutions
- Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials and other development professionals
- Must have valid drivers license with acceptable driving record
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical dental vision disability life insurance 401K/profit sharing paid holidays tuition reimbursement paid time off including vacation time personal time and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Be Seen Be Heard Be Valued Belong.
Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
