Planner I - Zoning Specialist
SLR International Corporation
Cheshire, CT United States
Who We Are
We are a team of talented, committed, and energetic people who are motivated by challenge, diversity, and team success. Our workplace encourages innovation and collaboration. SLR offers competitive salaries, full benefits, a professional collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting projects. Our Connecticut and New England Team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities which includes Community Planning, Resilience Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Park & Recreation Planning, and Landscape Architecture. A full suite of Engineering and Environmental Services is also housed within our New England offices.
SLR International Corporation is seeking a motivated Planner I/Zoning Specialist to join our dynamic and growing Community Planning Team in our New Haven or Cheshire, Connecticut office.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in City/Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, or related course of study
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience or equivalent background and experience
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Certification by the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret all types of building plans, maps, site plans, and subdivision plans including topographical maps, aerial photographs, soil maps, and building elevations
- Ability to conduct investigations
- Ability to prepare complex written and oral material explaining decisions and opinions; prepare legal notices, agendas, and notices of decisions
- Working knowledge and understanding of municipal, state and federal environmental and zoning statutes
- Efficient, thorough, detail oriented, and dedicated to quality work
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment across numerous disciplines