Harvest Technical Services, Inc. · 2 months ago
Contract Land Use Planner
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
7+ years expHarvest Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Contract Land Use Planner to support the Planning Manager in updating a long-standing Management Plan. This role involves a variety of assignments related to land use planning, requiring research, data analysis, and project coordination across the Agency.
Bookkeeping and PayrollConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Harvest Technical Services, Inc.
At Harvest Technical Services Inc., “Our Talent is Finding Yours”.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Judy Fick
President and Founder
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