Planner Phoenix, AZ

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, CA and NC. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic campuses, entertainment, commercial developments, hospitality venues, and veterans cemeteries across the nation.

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.

• 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.

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

• Understand project scope:
  • Coordinate with other team members and provide regular updates.
• 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 Reputation
  • 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.

• Has relatively little authority to act independently but has considerable authority to work with project teams.
• Works closely with Directors and Project Managers.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, printers, etc., as well as on job sites.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other office staff.
• Occasionally needs to attend in person meeting offsite.

• Independent yet collaborative
• Dependable and flexible
• Results oriented and enthusiastic
• Client focused

• Exempt – Overtime Pay is not required.

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…