Planning Engineering - California, United States - 4LEAF, Inc

Description

4LEAF, Inc.

is a professional engineering services firm specializing in providing services to municipal Planning, Building, and Public Works Departments throughout the United States.

We are seeking Planning Technicians in the San Bernardino Area, California.

The Planning Technician is entry-level paraprofessional work. The Planning Technician devotes a significant amount of time on routine administrative tasks.

A Planning Technician often works closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on planning issues.

Successful Planning Technicians may be asked to perform professional-level (Assistant Planner) duties of limited complexity as a trainee. Makes oral and written presentations and performs related professional and technical planning duties as assigned.

Assist with planning and zoning matters at the public counter; confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public regarding City development policies, standards and application requirements; Conduct field visits; review and conduct inspections for compliance with certificates of use, occupancies and requests for zoning or land use variances.

Fundamental principles, practices and legislation related to urban planning, California Environmental Quality Act requirements, Housing, and the General Plan.

Familiarity of current literature, information sources and research methods related to urban planning.
Researches and analyzes technical and statistical information related to urban planning issues.

Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS.

Communicates effectively and maintain effective, positive and harmonious working relationships with citizens, City officials, staff, and others regarding a variety of City policies, procedures and practices.

Learn and apply various codes, laws, and regulations to planning projects.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Completion of an associate's degree or enrolled in a college or university Bachelor Degree Program in urban planning, architecture, construction management, social sciences or related field.; and Minimum of –1-2 years of staff experience working in municipal planning and/or community development; Completion of bachelor's degree (Preferred) from an accredited college or university with a major in urban planning or a closely related field.

25 to $30 hourly; Benefits Package available including Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Flexible spending account, Paid time off.

Full-time, 40 hours a week.
On-site, Monday to Friday.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred).