Senior Planner

Raimi + Associates is hiring a Senior Planner with over 5 years of urban planning experience for a hybrid role based in Berkeley or Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities include managing planning projects, conducting community engagement, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong understanding of long-range planning processes and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers benefits like medical insurance and a professional development stipend.
About the position

Raimi + Associates (R+A) is seeking a Senior Planner to join their multidisciplinary team in either Berkeley or Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in urban planning and will be responsible for managing a variety of projects that include comprehensive plans, area/neighborhood plans, community visioning, zoning codes, and other policy and regulatory documents. This role requires a strong understanding of long-range planning processes, including research, writing policy documents, project management, and conducting community engagement activities. The Senior Planner will work closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure that projects meet community needs and align with the firm’s mission of creating sustainable, healthy, and equitable communities. The position involves collaborating with a team of planners and designers to develop innovative solutions to complex planning challenges. The Senior Planner will be expected to lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the firm’s overall strategic goals. A strong background in various planning topics such as land use, community design, climate change adaptation, mobility planning, environmental justice, and parks and open space is essential. Familiarity with software tools commonly used in planning, such as Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS, is also required. Knowledge of local land use planning law in California is a plus, although not mandatory. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of urban environments and contribute to meaningful community engagement efforts.

Responsibilities
• Manage a variety of planning projects including comprehensive plans, area/neighborhood plans, and zoning codes.
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• Conduct community engagement activities to gather input and feedback from stakeholders.
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• Research and write policy documents related to urban planning and design.
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• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative planning solutions.
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• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management and planning processes.

Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of experience in long-range planning and project management.
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• Experience with a range of long-range planning documents including General Plans and zoning codes.
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• Knowledge of planning topics such as land use, community design, and climate change adaptation.
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• Proficiency in software commonly used in planning, such as Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of local land use planning law in California.
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• Experience with community visioning processes.
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• Familiarity with environmental justice issues in planning.

Benefits
• Hybrid work schedule
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• Annual bonus
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• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Professional development stipend
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• Generous benefits package