Planner I, PT

Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented Planner I to join our Planning Practice and support public agency clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. This entry-level role is ideal for a planning professional who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise, and gain hands-on experience in municipal planning and development services.

The Planner I will assist public agencies with front counter operations, land use entitlement processing, permit review, public outreach, and a variety of planning functions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and the public.

• Provide zoning, land use, and planning-related information to the public, developers, and stakeholders.


• Support day-to-day operations of public agency permit centers.


• Conduct project site visits and gather information required to process planning applications.


• Review development proposals for compliance with General Plans, Zoning Ordinances, Specific Plans, design guidelines, and applicable development standards.


• Process minor land use entitlements and administrative permits, including:
  
  
  
  • Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
  
  
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  
  
  • Sign permits
  
  
  • Plan checks
  
  


• Assist in preparing staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings.


• Support the preparation of resolutions, ordinances, and CEQA-related documentation.


• Coordinate public noticing requirements, including publication, mailing, and posting of notices.


• Distribute project documents to outside agencies and stakeholders as required.


• Assist with scheduling and facilitating public workshops, public hearings, and EIR scoping meetings.


• Prepare and file notices with the State Clearinghouse and County Clerk offices.


• Conduct land use and special planning studies as assigned.


• Assist with maintaining and updating municipal codes and ordinance amendments.


• Provide additional planning support and related duties as assigned by client agencies.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, or a related field.


• Minimum of 1 year of relevant planning experience.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.


• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work products.


• Ability to quickly learn new policies, procedures, software, and planning regulations.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and members of the public.


• Willingness to work onsite at client offices throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.