Planner I

Principal I - California

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our fourteen plus years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Planner I to join our Planning department. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of our highly qualified, collaborative, and motivated team.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing submitted plans and documentation for conformance to regulations of the applicable zoning ordinance, including: setbacks, bulk measurements, height, building coverage, landscaping, parking, and other specific design standards
  
• Interfacing with electronic permitting systems
  
• Coordinating remote electronic review and activities with other review disciplines
  
• Acting as the point of contact for applicants regarding the status of their review, explanation of comments, and required revisions
  
• Ensuring completion of application processing for project materials
  
• Maintain positive relationships with municipal personnel and SAFEbuilt staff
  
• Suggest/recommend procedures, processes, and code revisions to improve operations and regulations
  
• Ensure that customer commitments and company goals related to plan review turn-around times are consistently met or exceeded
  
• May be required to provide information, presentations, reports and recommendations to various jurisdictional boards regarding development or zoning actions.
  
• May be required to review and manage requests for rezoning, annexation, subdivision plat, and variance for consistency and conformance with the jurisdictional client�s code and comprehensive plan.
  
• Work independently on concurrent projects in a relatively fast-paced environment.
  

Skills:

• Understanding basic planning and zoning practice along with the ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations
  
• Reading and interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections. Ability to understand an apply dimensional scales as it applies to development review
  
• Writing and communicating effectively
  
• The application of statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge to practical situations
  
• Working with computer hardware and software programs, which may include the Microsoft Office suite, the Adobe suite, Internet applications, GIS, desktop plan review software, and electronic permitting systems.
  
• Being able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
  
• Demonstrating specific attention to detail
  

Education: The position requires the following:

• The completion of a bachelor�s degree in urban planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field that would give the applicant experience with reviewing architectural or development related drawings
  
• Graduate degree candidates are encouraged to apply. Potential salary flexibility exists.
  

Experience: The position requires the following:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in plan review, drafting plans, zoning administration, or building code review
  
• Demonstrated work experience interfacing directly with customers to resolve customer issues
  

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and strong benefits offering.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/

More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/

With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1400 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.