Sr. Planner
Overview
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team.
We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game.
Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States.
KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives.
Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
Under general direction of the Practice Leader, independently performs professional planning tasks.
Typical functions include, but are not limited to :
- Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis
- Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related issues
- Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies
- Collects a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates
- Evaluates rezonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals
- Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
- Coordinates community review of public and private development projects
- Provides information to the public regarding development regulations
- Utilizes ArcGIS and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Creates technical documents
- Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and / or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans
- Presents at community meetings and conducts community engagement activities
- Researches funding sources and writes grant proposals
- Resolves citizen and client issues
- Conducts field evaluations and assessments
- Attends occasional evening and weekend meetings
- Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided
- Supervises planners and planning interns.
- Monitors and prepares reports on operations, project budgets and activities, recommending improvements and modifications
- Handles sensitive personnel matters
- Participates in proposal and task order preparation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, community planning, transportation planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study.
Master's degree preferred. Equivalent years of experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 4-8 years of experience.
- AICP certification
- Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment and random drug tests for contracts as required.
Performance Expectations
- Complete Annual Individual Training Program
- Mentor and train staff
- Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
- Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
- Complete other duties as required / assigned
- Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (85% typical)
- Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects / tasks
- Attend meetings with public and private clients, public hearings, and seminars as required
- Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
- Consult and coordinate with other practices as required
- Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
- Coordinates with KCI related practices and subconsultants.
- Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
- Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis
- Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies
- Evaluates rezonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals
- Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
- Utilizes ArcGIS and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Creates technical documents
- Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and / or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans
- Presents at community meetings and conducts community engagement activities
- Attends occasional evening and weekend meetings
- Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided
- Supervises planners and planning interns.
- Monitors and prepares reports on operations, project budgets and activities, recommending improvements and modifications
- Handles sensitive personnel matters
- Participates in proposal and task order preparation.
KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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