Planner II

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner II (IE) to join our team in Orange County, CA.     At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Perform planning-related activities for residential, commercial, and public land development projects for municipal and private clients. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance. At the Operational and Company Level Work closely with more senior staff members to learn about and assist with Planning work. Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships. Do the Work Receive, review, investigate, and process various plans and applications for subdivisions, housing, and commercial developments, general and specific plan amendments, environmental clearances, variances, and use permits. Determine conformity with laws, policies, regulations, and procedures. Recommend approval, identify problems and alternatives. Provide information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding provisions of the jurisdictional Zoning Code and other planning laws, policies, and regulations related to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and implementation requirements. Lead planning projects such as CUPs, ADUs, and Design Review applications. Monitor status of development applications from acceptance to issuance of final permit and conduct periodic reviews of conditional permits, variances, minor deviations, design review, and other pl