Land Use and Zoning Planner at Gammage &… · Hybrid…

Land Use and Zoning Planner

Gammage & Burnham, PLC | Phoenix, Arizona

Reports to: Practice Group Leaders

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Gammage & Burnham, PLC, a well-established Arizona law firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Land Use and Zoning Planner to join our highly regarded Land Use and Zoning Practice Group. We represent clients throughout Greater Phoenix and across Arizona in complex land use, zoning, development, and entitlement matters, including urban high-rises, mixed-use projects, master-planned communities, public-private partnerships, development agreements, referendums, and land use litigation.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys, planners, government officials, elected officials, and industry professionals while helping clients navigate the land use approval and development process. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and a dependable, self-directed professional who can manage multiple priorities, contribute both independently and as part of a team, and work in the office four days per week, once fully trained.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform zoning due diligence and research, prepare zoning and entitlement applications, and support other land use matters for firm clients.

· Analyze complex planning, zoning, and development proposals and develop and present clear recommendations.

· Work directly with senior planners and attorneys on client matters and project strategy.

· Prepare maps, presentation materials, and other graphics, including PowerPoint presentations.

· Communicate and coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, planners, public agencies, contractors, project stakeholders, and members of the public.

· Attend neighborhood meetings, public hearings, and other meetings as needed.

· Meet an annual billing requirement of 1,400 hours.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's or master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Geography, Environmental Studies, Real Estate Development, or a related field.

· Five or more years of experience as a land planner in the public or private sector, or equivalent relevant experience. Internship or real estate experience is preferred.

· Strong academic record, professional judgment, enthusiasm, and commitment to becoming an integral member of the firm.

· Knowledge of planning, zoning, land use, comprehensive planning, and the customary stages of property development from both public- and private-sector perspectives.

· Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical written materials, plans, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and grading plans.

· Experience assisting with the evaluation of rezoning applications, ordinance amendments, site plans, use permits, variances, and related proposals.

· Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports, memoranda, documentation, and client correspondence.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

· Strong writing, research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Disability Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health insurance

· Health Reimbursement Account

· Health Savings Account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Paid parking

· Professional development assistance

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Travel

· Travel is required. Reliable personal transportation is necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional, fast-paced office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing systems. Additional hours may occasionally be required to complete work responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. The employee is regularly required to communicate, remain seated for periods of time, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision is required. Gammage & Burnham will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gammage & Burnham, PLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities without unlawful discrimination or harassment. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may be modified based on the needs of the Firm.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: In person