Senior Planner

Job overview

The Senior Planner is an onsite or hybrid role in Orange County, CA, with the posting identifying work within the professional planning series in Orange, CA. The anticipated pay range is $86,000–$105,200 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 4LEAF provides planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services to public and private clients. The planner evaluates land-use and development proposals, prepares reports and recommendations, and presents findings to approving bodies. The role supports public-agency planning decisions by coordinating reviews, interpreting applicable codes and policies, and communicating recommendations to clients, staff, and hearing boards.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review land-use entitlement applications
• evaluate development proposals and agreements
• formulate staff recommendations and conditions
• schedule legal notifications and public hearings
• present findings to Planning Commissions and City Councils
• coordinate meetings and committees
• prepare maps, exhibits, reports, and presentations
• manage review timelines and correspondence
• interpret planning codes and policies and research code-related issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior planner

orange county ca

4leaf

full-time

urban planning

land use

entitlements

development review

zoning

gis

public hearings

$86k–$105.2k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• life insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires municipal planning or community development experience and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, depending on experience. Knowledge of permit management software, Bluebeam, construction processes, and GIS is noted.

About the employer

4LEAF, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.