SAFEbuilt · 1 day ago
Planner II Hybrid
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSAFEbuilt is a company that specializes in Community Development services, emphasizing the importance of its people. They are seeking a Planner II to manage planning projects for city and county clients, review development applications, and provide technical guidance while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
CommunitiesConstructionTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage current and/or long-range planning projects for city and county clients
Review and process complex development applications, site plans, and zoning amendments
Draft and present staff reports before planning commissions and city councils
Provide technical guidance to junior planners and counter staff
Collaborate with municipal staff on comprehensive plan updates, code amendments, and policy studies
Maintain strong relationships with clients, community stakeholders, and inter-departmental teams
Balance multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and independence
Qualification
Required
Manage current and/or long-range planning projects for city and county clients
Review and process complex development applications, site plans, and zoning amendments
Draft and present staff reports before planning commissions and city councils
Provide technical guidance to junior planners and counter staff
Collaborate with municipal staff on comprehensive plan updates, code amendments, and policy studies
Maintain strong relationships with clients, community stakeholders, and inter-departmental teams
Balance multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and independence
Strong knowledge of planning and zoning principles, with the ability to interpret and apply land use regulations to a wide variety of development scenarios
Experience working across a range of community types and scales, with a demonstrated ability to adapt approaches to suit the local context and community goals
Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting site plans, plats, floor plans, elevations, and sections, including the use of dimensional and graphic scales
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly to planners, developers, elected officials, and community stakeholders
Familiarity with contemporary planning topics such as housing affordability, climate adaptation, equity in land use, and mixed-use and transit-oriented development
Skilled in the use of digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, desktop plan review platforms, and web-based permitting systems
Analytical abilities to apply statistical, geometric, and spatial reasoning to development scenarios and planning analyses
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities independently
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to innovation, customer service, and continuous learning in a changing regulatory environment
Proven ability to lead initiatives, suggest process improvements, and help clients navigate complex or politically sensitive planning challenges
Business acumen that understands the value proposition of third-party consultation for local governments
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or a related field
3–5 years of professional planning experience, preferably within local government or consulting
Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management skills
Proven ability to interpret zoning codes, general plans, and site development regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and public meetings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
Preferred
Experience with GIS, plan-review, or e-permitting software a plus
Proficiency in a second language is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Paid training
Step increases for additional certifications and licenses
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike McCurdie
President/CEO
William Brown
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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