Willdan · 3 weeks ago
Senior Planner (Part Time)
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWilldan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. They are seeking a Part-Time Senior Planner to provide lead direction in urban planning and assist in the implementation of the City's General Plan while coordinating with various stakeholders.
ConstructionEnterprise SoftwareConsultingBusiness Information SystemsCivil EngineeringManagement ConsultingTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Provides lead direction to professional, technical and office support staff in assigned functional areas; instructs staff in work procedures and reviews and evaluates work performed; confers with personnel from other departments and agencies in coordinating work activities; meets with representatives of community organizations and other groups to encourage cooperative action or to resolve problems
Performs professional land use and urban planning work, including current and advance planning, and implementation of the City's General Plan; reviews complex zoning and development applications
Performs complex research and analysis; performs major planning and zoning studies for development; investigates planning problems while considering legal and public relations aspects as well as planning and makes presentations of findings
Prepares maps, graphs, charts, models and reports; plans, organizes and executes projects or surveys
Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications and implementation requirements; performs field inspections; communicates and coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies
Prepares staff reports, resolutions, reports, letters, zoning ordinance changes and environmental review documents; verifies zoning compliance for business licenses and In-Home business licenses
Performs advanced planning activities, including major General Plan updates and amendments; monitors the effectiveness of the General Plan implementation, zoning and design guidelines; recommends action or petitions for general planning, zoning and development
Reviews building, landscaping, fencing, signage, and Conditional Use permit applications and plans
Coordinates various planning studies and related matters with consultants
Receives and reviews development applications; assesses fees; establishes conditions for project approval; responds to public inquiries at the public counter, on the phone and through email
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field
Experience in preparing and processing CEQA documents
6 – 8 years' experience in professional level land use and environmental planning
Thorough knowledge of complex principals of urban planning, development, zoning and redevelopment
Methods and techniques of project management
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in presentations before the Planning Commissions and/or City Councils
Preferred
A Master's degree in urban planning or related field is highly desirable
3 or more years of experience working with a city or county, in current and/or advanced planning is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K + employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Discount Program
Generous Employee Referral Program
Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
Company
Willdan
Willdan is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$241.6MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2017-12-15Grant· $6.3M
2017-01-24Post Ipo Debt· $35M
Leadership Team
Marc Tipermas
President of National Programs
Recent News
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