Planner II Mackenzie - 4.2 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $115,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Work from home Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Land use law in public permitting Mapping using GIS Urban planning GIS projects Zoning regulations Productivity software
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Land Use Planning Location:
Seattle, WA We appreciate your interest in Mackenzie! Due to an expanding project base, we are looking for qualified and motivated individuals for full-time Urban and Land use planning position in our Seattle, Washington office. Mackenzie is a regional design firm with offices in Portland, Sacramento, and Vancouver and Seattle Washington. Project types include site development and site selection services; economic development; policy planning; zoning and comprehensive plan development; subarea planning to support community growth and economic development; and due diligence/entitlement for institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal development projects. This position requires the ability to address multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. We have a vibrant and active corporate culture that supports employee growth and rewards high performing employees. Qualifications Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or related field and minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in the field Extensive experience in the following areas: Oregon, Washington, or California zoning, building, environmental/natural resources, transportation, and related development codes and land use laws Oregon, Washington, or California land use and entitlement approval processes and procedures Market elements of real estate Preparing land use application packages and procedural requirements for land use approvals Technical experience and proficiency in application and use of ArcGIS Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively work with clients, firm staff, and agency personnel Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Project management including marketing, budget/schedule, execution, and follow up with appropriate agencies and project personnel Preparation and participation in project presentations, including public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and pre-application conferences, as well as special reports, master plans, and entitlement applications Interaction with public agencies in support of land use applications and building permits Investigation/research of zoning, demographics, property/site information, and other due diligence tasks Supervision/coordination of company's permitting services Oversight and mentoring junior staff regarding zoning, property information, and related materials Assistance in planning aspects of all project types and preparation of land use strategy and recommendations, including multi-discipline projects and coordination with other in-house disciplines and outside consultants Efficiency, productivity, and quality control in area of responsibility
Salary Range:
$90,000 to $115,000 At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid office schedule; all staff work in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture. By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career. We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events.
Mackenzie offers:
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage Cigna Traditional PPO Cigna High Deductible Health Plan Flexible Spending Account Health Dependent Care Paid Time Off Typical Paid Holidays Two Floater Holidays 18 days of Paid Time Off earned per year Paid Volunteer Time Paid Winter Break Closure Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Transportation Benefits Options Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
Bonus Programs:
Potential for individual performance bonuses every trimester and discretionary end-of-year all staff bonuses Disability and Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha For additional information, please click here for our benefits flyer. This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.