Municipal Planner

@ Goodwin Recruiting

Municipal Planner

Redding, CA

Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Our client is a growing organization seeking a Municipal Planner to lead complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure successful planning outcomes.

Requirements

4+ years planning experience
Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA
Skilled in writing and research
Strong municipal background

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in planning
Valid CA driver’s license

Full job description

Our client is looking for a Municipal Planner to join their growing team.

Municipal Planner Compensation and Benefits:

Mid level Planner salary (4 years + experience) - $65 - 79K
Sr. level Planner (8 years + experience) - $83 - 125k
Bonus potential
401k match
Comprehensive benefits package

Municipal Planner Responsibilities:

Lead and manage complex planning and permitting projects for public and private sector clients
Collaborate with senior, mid-level, and staff planners to deliver successful project outcomes
Anticipate project impacts and develop effective mitigation strategies
Navigate scheduling, funding, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges
Partner with municipalities, tribes, developers, agricultural, construction, mining, and forestry clients to support project success

Municipal Planner Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a planning-related field from an accredited university
4+ years of professional planning experience with municipalities or private clients (planning, technical studies, design)
Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and permitting processes (local, CDFW, Coastal Commission, Army Corps, RWQCB)
Skilled in technical and grant writing, QA/QC, and report preparation
Strong municipal planning background
Strong research skills and use of agency websites and GIS platforms
Valid CA driver’s license

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