Job Description

Special Assistant to the President (Associate Planner)

SCHMITZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Agoura Hills, CA United States

Our expert team of land development professionals is looking for a new team member!

We are a seasoned development and planning consulting firm based in Agoura Hills, California. For the past 25 years, we have assisted thousands of clients throughout Coastal California to achieve their development aspirations and dreams. The strategy, logistics, and analytics required for obtaining the necessary entitlements for these complex residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal and industrial projects requires a coordinated approach. We draw from the talents of our associates, from the conceptual design phase to the public hearing process, we provide the requisite land use planning services and coordinate with our clients in a dynamic effort to bring exciting and illustrious projects to reality. While always challenging, we find it fun and rewarding.

Currently, we are seeking a talented professional to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for an ambitious, bright, articulate individual with personal initiative and excellent writing skills. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a combination of strong organizational skills combined with an ability to write professionally and interpret complex policy documents. Previous legal or paralegal experience would provide an opportune skillset for this role.

The Special Assistant to the President is a role that combines administrative duties with associate duties. He/she will attend meetings with the President as well as be involved in aspects of project management. This role will require close coordination with the entire team. We would prefer that applicants have at least 3 years of professional experience as a planner, consultant, or paralegal. Again, excellent professional writing abilities, organizational and time management habits, and an unshakable desire to learn and grow are essential skills and qualities.

While AICP, LEED AP, or CEP certifications are certainly not required, we recognize these achievements take time and dedication, and we seek out these qualities in potential team members. Knowledge of Power Point, Timeslips, GIS, SketchUp and other similar programs is a plus!

Should you have an interest in joining our dynamic team, we ask that you please e-mail your resume, statement of interest, and a brief writing sample - No phone calls please.

PROFESSIONAL AREA:

• Legal / Paralegal
• Coastal Planning
• Land-Use Planning and Project Management
• Real Estate Development
• Community Development
• Regional Planning
• Sustainability & Environmental Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Zoning Administration Legal
• GIS / Technology

Please submit your resume, statement of interest, and a brief writing sample. No phone calls please.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills
• The ability to learn quickly
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in group settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS is a plus
• Communication and coordination skills
• Congenial disposition and phone etiquette

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

APPLY:

info@schmitzandassociates.net

EXPERIENCE LEVEL Mid I (1-4 years)

AICP LEVEL Desirable

SPECIALTY - Policy Research or Advocacy

SALARY Negotiable