Planner

About the role

The Planning Associate will support the Project Manager/Director and the project team by assisting with the coordination of public-sector consulting and privately initiated development applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout Florida – including Rezonings, Annexations, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, Variances, and Due Diligence reports; performing administrative duties including coordinating submittals, ensuring the delivery of submittals to various jurisdictions, requesting information and files from local governments, and scheduling meetings; project-related research and other written materials to support various projects; assisting with monthly updates to Project Schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines/milestones; assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope: Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• Conduct due diligence for project: Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings); review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
• Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations: Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
• Achieve Product Quality and RVi Reputation: Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
• Achieve Performance Objectives: Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
• Contribute to team effort: Accomplish team-driven results as needed.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Zero to three (0-3) years of practical experience as a planner or in related field; Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment; Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills; Aptitude for independent research and problem-solving; Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred, but not required.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a closely-related field of study is required.

Essential Functions

• Understand project scope: Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• Conduct due diligence for project: Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings); Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.
• Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations: Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.
• Achieve Product Quality and RVi Reputation: Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.
• Achieve Performance Objectives: Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.
• Contribute to team effort: Accomplish team-driven results as needed.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet collaborative
• Dependable and flexible
• Natural problem solver
• Natural communicator
• Results oriented and enthusiastic
• Client focused

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services