Zoning Researcher

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At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals.

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Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., a leader in commercial real estate due diligence, is seeking a full‑time Zoning Researcher. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of zoning experience in an office environment and be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑managed.

• Internet‑based research of GIS maps, online property files, and zoning ordinances
• Assist in document collection via telephone, internet, email, and written copy
• Compose and/or draft correspondence
• Request property records with continued follow‑up until project completion
• Perform data entry following prescribed or established formats
• Maintain databases, logs, and spreadsheets to manage workload

• Obtain, track, and manage documents; verify their accuracy
• Correspond with municipalities nationwide via telephone, email, and online portals
• Assist in ensuring documents and municipal responses are obtained to meet clients’ deadlines
• Work as part of a team to ensure efficient completion of tasks to produce high‑quality reports

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficient in using Internet search engines such as Google and Bing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self‑directed, organized, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines
• Familiar with land use and zoning principles (helpful but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret zoning ordinances (helpful but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret ALTA surveys (helpful but not required)

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program, which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to, individual and organizational performance.

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

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