RVi - Planning Associate

at  RVI Planning Landscape Architecture

WHO WE ARE

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences.
Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, and NC and engaged in a broad range of project types including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic, commercial, hospitality, and veterans cemeteries throughout the US.
We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.
The Planning Associate will support the Project Manager/Director and the project team by assisting with the coordination of public-sector consulting and privately-initiated development applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout Florida – including Rezonings, Annexations, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, Variances, and Due Diligence reports; performing administrative duties including coordinating submittals, ensuring the delivery of submittals to various jurisdictions, requesting information and files from local governments, and scheduling meetings; project-related research and other written materials to support various projects; assisting with monthly updates to Project Schedules and in the tracking and management of project deadlines/milestones; assisting other departments through coordination of permit submittal packages, zoning research, and other administrative tasks.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a closely-related field of study is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Planning Associates require zero-three (0-3) years of practical experience as a planner or in related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills.
• Aptitude for independent research and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred, but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand project scope:

Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.

• Conduct due diligence for project:

Gather current and historical data from multiple reference sources (e.g., zoning ordinances, master plans, existing drawings).

Review with the Project Manager/Director and project team members.

• Use and understand land and site planning procedures and regulations:

Apply appropriate RVi standard guidelines as well as local and state guidelines.

• Ensure Product Quality and RVi Reputations

Follow RVi QA/QC Manual, protocols, and established standards.

• Achieve Performance Objectives

Meet or exceed designated chargeability, hours worked.

• Contribute to team effort.

Accomplish team-driven results as needed.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for any employer other than your current employer.
• Billing title may not match job title