Senior Planner

BPR Consulting Group ( www.bpr-grp.com ) is seeking a Senior Planner to join our growing company and serve our clients.

Successful candidates must possess the ability to work independently, manage complex planning projects, communicate effectively, and maintain professional working relationships with clients, coworkers, agency staff, elected officials, and permit applicants.

Come Grow with Us!

BPR Consulting Group is growing and so are our advancement opportunities. We are a results-oriented company and measure success through outcomes. Integrity and trust are paramount to our success and our focus on always doing the right things for our clients and staff. We are committed to working in a professional and collaborative manner to efficiently meet the needs of our clients.

Essential Duties

The essential duties noted below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions, and skills. They are intended to be a summary of key job responsibilities and duties.

• Provide advanced customer service and planning guidance to the general public, applicants, consultants, and agency staff regarding zoning, General Plan policies, development regulations, and entitlement processes.
• Manage and independently process complex planning applications, including General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, rezoning requests, variances, conditional use permits, design review permits, subdivisions, and other discretionary land use entitlements.
• Review development proposals, building plans, parcel maps, tentative maps, and subdivision applications for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare, compile, organize, and present comprehensive staff reports, findings, and recommendations for complex projects to Development Review Committees, Planning Commissions, City Councils, and other public bodies.
• Serve as a project manager for assigned planning projects, coordinating with applicants, consultants, public agencies, and client staff to ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and project evaluations; provide technical guidance and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of planning studies, zoning code updates, General Plan amendments, and policy development initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Associate and Assistant Planners as needed.
• Attend evening meetings and public hearings as required.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Perform all work consistent with BPR’s and clients’ policies and procedures.
• Provide all services in an efficient, proactive, and client-focused manner.

Benefits

BPR offers a competitive compensation package consisting of top pay based on qualifications and experience, with incentive opportunities tied to personal developmental goals. We offer a generous paid time off policy which combines vacation and sick leave. Our health benefit package includes major medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account option, and a company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Desired Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible planning experience, including experience working for a California municipality or providing municipal planning services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of California planning, zoning, General Plan, and development laws, including the Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), housing legislation, and other applicable state and local regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex entitlement projects and preparing staff reports for public hearings.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• AICP certification is desirable but not required.

Compensation

BPR Consulting Group offers competitive wages and a strong benefits package based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and demonstrated expertise.

$40 – $62 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

BPR Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, legally protected medical condition, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal law. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase.