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Wood Rodgers is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer - EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Position Summary: Under supervision, the Assistant Planner will collaborate on urban and suburban design projects, from concept to public approval, using acquired knowledge of urban planning, site design and zoning. Job assignments require strong design aesthetic, proficient graphic skills, and a diverse palette of technical skills. An openness to learn and explore new ideas within a creative environment is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Site research and gathering of relevant regulatory documents
Create graphics and assemble presentations for clients and/or agencies
Develop strong, creative and innovative concepts for a range of project types
Prepare subdivision maps, site plans, and other entitlement graphics
Complete application forms, letters, reports, specific plans, and other land planning documents
Participate in meetings to collaborate with project team toward completion of projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in City or Urban Planning/Landscape Architecture/Architecture
1 - 3 years professional work experience in the field, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D program (Sketchup, Revit, Rhino or other)
Excellent design, visualization and graphic skills
Outstanding graphic presentation skills
Knowledge of urban planning, site design, zoning and technical issues
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate communication skills to collaborate on urban and suburban design projects, from concept to public approval

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Required to sit at desk using a computer, keyboard and mouse to prepare drawings and reports. May be required to attend meetings or make submittals to Cities and Counties.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment that has a moderate noise level.