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Description
Founded by David Early in 1995, Design, Community & Environment (DC&E) provides a comprehensive range of planning and design services in comprehensive planning, urban design, landscape architecture, transportation and bicycle planning, and environmental review, all with an emphasis on smart growth. We believe that responsible planning and design reflect the communities they serve and work in concert with the natural environment. Please take a look at our website to find out more about the work we do.
Position Overview:
Design, Community & Environment is seeking applicants for an Associate or Senior Associate Comprehensive Planner with proven project management skills, staff management experience, and strong quality control capabilities. Experience in California General Plan practice is required for this position.
Responsibilities:
Associates at DC&E are responsible for managing comprehensive planning projects in a collaborative environment. Strong applicants for this position will have the ability to manage projects with minimal oversight. Specific roles and responsibilities include:
- Schedule and budget management
- Technical subconsultant coordination and management
- Client communications and management
- Staff guidance and management
- Research, writing and editing of planning documents such as existing conditions reports, General Plans, Specific Plans, and project proposals
- Knowledge of California planning law, professional practice, and technical methodologies
- Public presentations
- Meeting facilitation.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel and to produce professionally formatted documents and presentations in PowerPoint and Adobe CS2.
- An ability to work with GIS in a planning framework is strongly desired.
- California General Plan Housing Element and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) experience is desirable but not required.
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a casual work environment.
To Apply:
Please email or fax cover letter, resume, your salary requirements and/or history and a writing sample that you are primarily responsible for as attachments to Ken Garkow.
DC&E is an equal opportunity employer.