Associate Planner, San Diego, CA

RRM Design Group is currently seeking a full-time Associate Planner to join our team in our Planning and Urban Design team. Our growing firm is looking for an individual who is eager to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team which offers a great balance of professional fulfillment and fun.

The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for preparing quality work. Desired traits include being proactive, energetic, demonstrates initiative, and eager to be part of a growing and successful team. They will possess excellent problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills; be conscientious; good verbal and written communication skills; experience working on planning projects, including general plans, specific plans, housing elements/implementation, design guidelines, and/or zoning codes. Ideally the Associate Planner would be located in San Diego County, however Orange County or San Luis Obispo County will be considered.

YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE:

• Effectively conduct research and analysis of code requirements, laws and ordinances, CEQA, and official records resulting in recommendations and document preparation.
• Write text-based documents such as general plans, specific plans, housing elements, design guidelines, zoning codes, and/or other policy documents.
• Prepare presentation graphics, ArcGIS mapping, workshop materials and assist with public outreach events.
• Ability to understand site and development plans and familiarity with development review processes.
• Assist with project coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills; good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; experience working on planning projects, including general plans, specific plans, housing elements, design guidelines, and/or zoning codes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 3-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in City and Regional Planning, or other related field.
• Working knowledge of California Planning and Development Law and CEQA.
• Proficient in, Microsoft Office and the Adobe Suite, and particularly with InDesign.
• An understanding of other graphic software programs (e.g. ArcGIS, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.) is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Spanish strongly desired but not required.

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PLANNING | ASSOCIATE PLANNER | RRM (rrmdesign.com)