CSG Consultants

Staffing and consulting for municipal services

Urban/Senior Planner

Urban PlanningPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA$116.6k - $140k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, natural resources, or social science is required.
Five to ten years of professional planning experience managing projects and working on larger or more complex planning issues is required.
A master's degree in planning may substitute for one year of the required professional planning experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A license, registration, or certification in a related field, such as American Planning Association or American Institute of Certified Planners certification, is desirable.
A valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Knowledge of planning and zoning administration principles, practices, and legal requirements is required.
Knowledge of environmental protection regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act, is required.
Knowledge of state and local land-use laws, including the Williamson Act and Historic Preservation Program, is required.
Knowledge of land-use planning relationships with reviewing agencies, including the Fire Marshal's Office, Environmental Health, Land Development Engineering, Geology, Roads and Airports, and Building, is required.
Advanced knowledge of planning and development design principles, practices, and techniques, including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic engineering, land-use compatibility, and economic development, is required.
Knowledge of customer service principles is required.
Knowledge of statistics and mathematics applicable to planning and property development is required.
Knowledge of planning implications for a community's physical, economic, and social characteristics is required.
Knowledge of environmental impacts and property development and construction practices is required.
Knowledge of governmental organizations, operations, and community interrelationships is required.
Knowledge of advanced research, report-writing, and presentation techniques is required.
Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, internet tools, econometric or transportation modeling, geographic information systems, Bluebeam, and permit management software such as Accela, is required.
Ability to review project descriptions, plans, or field conditions and apply policy and code provisions to determine performance is required.
Ability to interpret zoning ordinances and other policy documents is required.
Ability to organize and conduct planning studies, including supervising the work of others, is required.
Ability to prepare and present complex staff reports, planning studies, policies, and ordinances to the public and decision-making bodies is required.
Ability to analyze findings from studies, field observations, and public input and make recommendations is required.
Ability to administer planning policies, ordinances, and permit processes efficiently is required.
Ability to build relationships and work respectfully, tactfully, and creatively with the public, agencies, and staff is required.
Ability to provide effective project management and staff leadership is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and issues and meet firm deadlines is required.
Ability to facilitate large meetings and community workshops is required.
Ability to work in inspection-site environments and travel to client or job sites as needed is required.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license when assigned to positions requiring business-related driving is required.

Responsibilities

Manage policy planning projects and programs within Planning departments under the general direction of the Principal Planner, Senior Principal Planner, and/or Director.
Prepare and review land-use entitlement applications for a California public agency.
Evaluate complex land development proposals, including pre-applications, General Plan amendments, text amendments, rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, annexations, land subdivisions, and other development requests.
Work directly at client sites, from an assigned office, remotely, or from other locations as necessary, adapting to varying work environments.
Gather, analyze, and present data in written, graphic, or oral reports, and present findings and recommendations at public hearings before planning commissions, city councils, boards of supervisors, and other approving bodies.
Plan, manage, and participate in preparing advanced planning projects.
Coordinate California Environmental Quality Act compliance, manage environmental consultants, and review environmental documentation, including mitigation monitoring or reporting program requirements for current and advanced planning projects.
Plan and participate in meetings of civic, business, and community organizations.
Lead a team on a planning initiative as assigned.
Represent the Planning Department at architectural committees, historical and landmarks commissions, and other planning advisory committees as needed.
Represent the company while pursuing new business opportunities.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment as part of customary duties.
Manage post-entitlement work and the construction process.
Perform other related duties as required.
Work at city hall, the CSG office, or from a home office based on need.
Work with detailed, finely printed documents and sit for long periods.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

This is a management position responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and activities and provides lead supervision and advanced level professional planning services related to land use and environmental review; while providing responsible assistance to higher level management staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned and are expected to be highly trained in all municipal planning related procedures. An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature and will have skills in coordinating efforts across departments and outside entities and will be results-driven.

An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the company’s Code of Ethics and Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage policy planning projects and programs within Planning departments, under the general direction of the Principal Planner, Senior Principal Planner, and/or Director.
Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing land use entitlement applications for a California Public Agency.
Evaluate complex land development proposals (Pre-Applications, General Plan amendments, Text Amendments, Re-zonings, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, land subdivisions and other development requests.)
Ability to be flexible and adapt to varying work environments such as working directly at a client site, from an assigned office location, able to work remotely, and/or from other locations as necessary.
Gather, analyze, and present data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports and presents findings and recommendations before the approving body (Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Supervisors and other bodies) at public hearings.
Plan, manage, and participate in the preparation of advanced planning projects.
Coordinate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, manage environmental consultants, and review CEQA documentation, including mitigation monitoring or reporting program requirements associated with current and advanced planning projects.
Plan and participate in meetings of various civic, business and community organizations.
May lead a team on a planning initiative as assigned.
May represent the Planning Department at the Architectural Committee, Historical and Landmarks Commission, and other planning advisory committees as needed.
Act as a company representative while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
Customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, natural resources, or social science.
5-10 years of professional planning experience managing projects and working on larger or more complex planning issues.
A Master’s degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required professional planning experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Possession of license, registration, or certification in a related field, such as American Planning Association (APA) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), is desirable.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Principles, practices, and legal requirements of planning and zoning administration.
Environmental protection regulations such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act, etc.
State and local laws pertaining to land use such as the Williamson Act, Historic Preservation Program, etc.
Relationship of land use planning to the requirements of other reviewing agencies such as Fire Marshal’s Office, Environmental Health, Land Development Engineering, Geology, Roads and Airports, and Building.
Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and development design including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic engineering, land use compatibility and economic development.
Principles of effective customer service.
Statistics and math applicable to planning and property development.
Planning implications to the community’s physical, economic, and social characteristics.
Environmental impacts and property development and construction practices.
Governmental organizations and operations and community interrelationships.
Advanced research, report writing and presentation techniques.
Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, internet, econometric or transportation modeling, geographic information systems, BlueBeam, permit management software such as Accela).
Manage post entitlement work and the construction process.
Review project descriptions, plans or field conditions and apply policy and code provisions to determine performance.
Interpret the zoning ordinance and other policy documents.
Organize and conduct planning studies including supervising the work of others.
Prepare and present complex staff reports, planning studies, policies, and ordinance to the public and decision-making bodies.
Conduct analysis and make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation and public input.
Efficiently administer planning policies, ordinances, and permit processes.
Build relationships and work respectfully, tactfully, and creatively with the public, agencies, and staff.
Provide effective project management and staff leadership.
Manage multiple projects and issues effectively and meet firm deadlines.
Facilitate large meetings and community workshops.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working with detailed, finely printed documents.
Requires sitting for long periods of time.
Based on the need, may work at city hall, the CSG office, or from the home office.
May require working in inspection site environments.
Must be able to travel to client sites and/or job sites.
Require capacity to work in a fast-paced environment when dealing with deadlines and multiple projects.

Salary Range

$116,565—$140,000 USD

Benefits Offered:

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*

*Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings

CSG Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation.

This consent form supplements our Global Personal Data Privacy Notice For Employment and Contractor Candidates found here. We seek your consent to collect and use certain categories of personal data that may be deemed sensitive or special under Comprehensive Data Protection Laws, such as your race, gender identity, sexual orientation and the like. By consenting, you allow us to use this data in anonymized and aggregated form for mandatory governmental non-discrimination reporting and related record retention, and for our internal diversity and inclusion initiatives. This usage includes sharing the data with government bodies like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and potentially with third-party diversity certification organizations. Refusals to provide consent may adversely affect our ability to comply with applicable employment law and/or preclude us from continuing to evaluate your candidacy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions, and subject to the caveats, in the notice linked above.

Salary Range 116565 - 140000 USD

About the Company

CSG Consultants

Staffing and consulting for municipal services

CSG Consultants provides staffing and professional services to California public agencies, offering part-time and full-time professionals in building plan review, inspections, fire prevention, civil/structural design, development and map review, construction management, planning and environmental work, code enforcement, sustainability support, and IT services. Its staff integrate with agency teams to perform plan reviews, inspections, code enforcement, and project management on locale-specific tasks. The company differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on public-sector work, offering a broad turnkey suite of municipal services under an employee-owned model with offices across California. Its goal is to help public agencies operate smoothly and meet regulatory and community requirements through reliable, skilled staffing and services.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Foster City, CA
Founded: 1991

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