What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for a Professional Planner to join our Community Design Team to improve infrastructure in our Tampa office. The candidate must have an AICP Certification with a bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and have at least five years of related experience. Master planning, urban design, zoning ordinance updates, economic development planning, neighborhood planning, community planning, downtown planning, public involvement, and smart growth/resiliency land use issues experience is required. GIS experience is preferred. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Gather and analyze community profile data (census, national resources, existing land use, socio-economic analysis etc.)
- Complete site plan reviews, recreation plans, Master Plan analysis, zoning ordinances and comprehensive or master plans, etc.
- Complete or review building permits, variances, rezoning, land use amendment, and other planning or zoning applications
- Research and manipulate data using GIS Perform research for comprehensive planning, land development codes, and other planning items
- Write reports and letters (Master Plans, CDBG, Staff Reports, etc.)
- Estimate fees and determine scope of work
- Conduct project specific research through interviews, literature review, etc
- Maintain project production
- Assist with business development and develop proposals and technical/public presentations
- Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals
- Maintain excellent client relations through meetings, telephone calls, etc.
- Attend night meetings and weekend meetings
- Participate in various meetings (staff, client, elected and appointed officials, community, etc.) and extensive public input and communication
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field is required
Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor"s Degree in Planning or related field
- AICP Certification
- Five or more years of experience
- Experience in master planning, urban design, zoning ordinance updates, economic development planning, neighborhood planning, community planning, downtown planning, public involvement, and smart growth/resiliency land use issues
- GIS experience preferred
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at
http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
