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Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner II (IE) to join our team in Orange County, CA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Job Responsibility
Receive, review, investigate, and process various plans and applications for subdivisions, housing, and commercial developments, general and specific plan amendments, environmental clearances, variances, and use permits
Determine conformity with laws, policies, regulations, and procedures
Recommend approval, identify problems and alternatives
Provide information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding provisions of the jurisdictional Zoning Code and other planning laws, policies, and regulations related to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements
Lead planning projects such as CUPs, ADUs, and Design Review applications
Monitor status of development applications from acceptance to issuance of final permit and conduct periodic reviews of conditional permits, variances, minor deviations, design review, and other planning entitlements
Gather and evaluate data, assist with the review, development, or revision of various elements of the jurisdictional General Plan, environmental impact report and negative declarations, plans, ordinances, and other policies and procedures
Provide assistance to Planner III on an as-needed basis in the areas of research, data collection and preparation of reports and recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing, redevelopment and community service needs
Perform plan check reviews of commercial, industrial, public, and residential development plans for conformance with development standards and project approval
Ensure implementation of the provisions of the jurisdictional Municipal Code and other municipal regulations as they apply to planning matters
Prepare and assemble maps, tables, charts, and technical reports on planning projects
Ensure that reports are prepared in accordance with policy and practices
present technical and administrative reports and studies
prepare written correspondence, as necessary
May prepare and present material for oral and graphic presentation to jurisdictional boards, commissions, and community groups
May act as liaison with other agencies, departments, and planning sections
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in urban planning field required
Three or more (3+) years of planning experience in the land development industry, with experience in current planning and advanced (long-range) planning
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the principles and methodology of Land Use Planning
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility, including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Permit Streamlining Act
Experience in navigating the Entitlement Process, Conditional Use Permits (CUPS), Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Basic Plan Checks, and Counter Experience within the public sector
Working knowledge of: implementation of zoning and other municipal ordinances
community trends and market analysis techniques
statistical analysis techniques relevant to the planning process
terminology, symbols, methods, techniques, and instruments used in planning
methods used in developing information for General Plan modifications and municipal code amendments
and local government organization and the functional practices of a municipal planning function
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What we offer
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts