Contract Land Use Planner

Contract Land Use Planner

The Contract Land Use Planner is a temporary professional position that resides in the Planning and Compliance Department. The Contract Planner will support the Planning Manager in the update of the 23-year old Management Plan. The new management plan will provide the Agency guidance for operations, business and visitorship management strategies, land and building uses, natural landscape restoration, and infrastructure investments for the next 20 years.

The Contract Land Use Planner will receive a wide variety of assignments relating to the update,which will require interface with staff across all Agency divisions. Assignments will typically require research, data analysis, written and verbal communication, project team coordination, and administrative tasks in support of the planning process.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop, update policies and implementation strategies Agency-wide with regard to land use, transportation, resource management, and the public realm.
• Manage consultant teams to prepare technical studies in financing, operations, facilities planning, land use, transportation, and resource management.
• Manage the Working Group consisting of agency leadership and subject matter experts to identify and introduce proactive planning, design, and implementation measures that will further the Agency's goals in sustainability, financial and operational excellence, and visitorship.
• Participate on intra-agency technology and database management teams to improve coordination and integration of data to better inform project planning.
• Track, collect, analyze, and present Planning & Compliance department metrics, against Agency key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and manage implementation of a sustainability program to further Agency sustainability goals such as resiliency, waste reduction, water use reduction, and renewable energy, in coordination with the Sustainability Planner.
• Assist with the annual planning process for Planning & Compliance department operations and projects.
• Manage the Agency's long-term Capital and Renewal Project List. This includes but not limited to updating prioritization criteria and project scopes, schedules and costs.
• Assist with the maintenance and implementation of the Agency's long-term transportation project list.
• Prepare and present memorandums and PowerPoint presentations for the Leadership Team, Executive Team, and other audiences.
• Organize, establish, and document Planning & Compliance department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in planning, or related field AND seven (7) years of experience with the planning, design, and construction of architecture, utilities, and/or transportation projects, preferably involving historic properties. A masters' degree in planning may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Three to four years of direct experience with urban or park planning.
• Three to four years of direct experience in long-range planning, policy and program development, including development of city general plans, campus master plans, Specific Plans, area plans, facility master plans, and the like.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of design, engineering, and project management as applied to architecture, planning, design, permitting, construction, inspection, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of NEPA/CEQA, environmental laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), software, and applications.
• Knowledge of urban design principles and the ability to develop and apply design guidelines to agency and tenant projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and principles, including zero waste, biodiversity, native and drought tolerant landscapes, biological stormwater treatments, green energy, energy efficient design, and transportation.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, and skill in making presentations in connection with assigned projects.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and effectively lead meetings.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, and drawings, and to maintain detailed files and records.
• Ability to develop for agency adoption and apply to agency and tenant projects rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and applicable reference codes, guidelines and standards.
• Proficient with general office computer programs, administrative functions, maintenance of project records.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Ability to manage consultants and their contracted budgets and scopes of work.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help develop good working relationships at various levels.
• Strong writing and reading comprehension necessary to prepare project descriptions and document correspondence around project details.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications:

• Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible/controversial projects.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations.
• Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal materials.
• Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings when required.
• AICP Certification.
• LEED Certification.

The hiring range for this position is $65.00 to $75.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.