Planner

Salinas, CA

Full Time

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING + COMPLIANCE

Entry Level

PLANNER: Environmental Planning + Consulting

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets. If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris.

Harris & Associates is seeking a passionate and motivated planner to support our Environmental Planning + Consulting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing planning and processing tasks for various public agencies, working on long-range and current planning issues, writing staff reports, preparing CEQA documents, and preparing/presenting presentations to decision makers (Design Review Board, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors/City Council. Successful candidates will have a background in land use planning, environmental review, and project management and a demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. The position will offer a hybrid work option. .

Our mission is to partner with municipalities to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and creative team with tremendous growth potential. The successful candidate will embody Harris’ shared values to Develop and Exhibit Trust; Work Smarter, Together; Invest in Our People; Think and Act Inclusively; and Model the Harris Way.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Work closely with Director, Planning Manager, Principal Planner, and other planners, in a team-environment, on a wide range of planning and development projects including discretionary permits, ministerial permits, development code and General Plan analysis/consistency determinations, and reviewing technical reports.
Conduct site analysis and project research.
Prepare project summary briefing reports and presentations to internal public agency executive teams.
Prepare and participate in virtual community and stakeholder engagement activities, such as stakeholder meetings and workshops.
Analyze workflow and create systems improvements for public agency clients.
Manage projects/case load on behalf of public agency clients.
Manage multiple planning and development applications and projects through the entitlement process.
Provide Remote and Contractual On-Site/In-House Planning Support to Harris clients.

Qualifications and Skills:

BS or MS in Planning, Environmental, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field
1-3 years of experience in planning, environmental, development review, and project management
Must be a team-player with a positive attitude
Ability to work and collaborate remotely with clients and other team members from other Harris office locations.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into simplified concepts and graphical representation
Eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams
Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must
Ability to apply technology and software applications creatively to support planning solutions
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and GIS is preferred
The position will require some travel throughout California with advance notice

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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