Planner II

Discipline: 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 Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Transportation Benefits Options
• Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
• Bonus Programs
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha