Urban Planner

Urban Planner Job Details

Snell & Wilmer is currently seeking an Urban Planner in our Salt Lake City office. This opportunity will provide experience in working with governmental staff, various ordinances, codes and general plans for a wide range of communities and exposure to the entitlement and land development processes of a variety of municipal and county governments.

• Perform various current planning activities with an emphasis on processing development applications from initial site review through entitlement activities into final permitting and approvals
• Research and review property entitlements and perform thorough due diligence analysis
• Provide technical assistance to clients and their consultants to ensure compliance with various local planning, zoning, development ordinances and design standards
• Prepare applications for rezoning, variances, use permits, annexation, general plan amendment, site plan approval, design review, dedications, abandonments and other various current planning duties
• Act in a project manager role working with client, design consultant teams, project attorney and others to ensure timely processing of entitlements
• Work with public sector staff through the development process
• Assist Attorneys as needed

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or closely related field or Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• Three years of professional planning experience
• Graduate coursework and AICP certification are a plus, but not required

Knowledge of the common principles, practices, and methods used in Urban Planning
Knowledge of development topics, and fundamentals of project management
Ability to interpret local zoning and subdivision ordinances, interpret and respond to client needs and translate them into effective solutions

Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials and other development professionals
Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Pay

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance
• 401K/profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.