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U-Haul Urban Planner in Phoenix West, Arizona
Location:
2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America
Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Land Use and Zoning Planner. This is a mid-level position with the great opportunity of joining a creative and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work alongside the land use and zoning team and be responsible for the land planning, graphic preparation, municipal entitlements, and plan preparation of a portfolio of commercial, industrial, or retail properties in the US and Canada. You will work directly under the supervision of the management team including the Director of Land Use and Zoning and the President of AREC. Please note this is an in-person position in Midtown Phoenix from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, remote work is not available.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Research and prepare analysis of municipal zoning codes
Negotiate and finalize entitlements from municipalities
Process applications for rezoning, tentative map, development agreements, design review, general plan amendments, and variances
Attend and present at local public municipal hearings, pre-application meetings, etc.
Develop and manage relationships with municipal staff and officials
Understand and clearly communicate the needs of different jurisdictions to internal and external stakeholders
Negotiate contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as land use attorney, architects, and civil engineers
Prepare graphics and materials using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite
Qualified candidates will possess:
Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, engineering, or related field
At least 4 years of experience in planning or architecture related fields preferred (master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience)
Knowledge of the site development process (specifically design standards and guidelines (grading and drainage))
Ability to read and understand complex zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and technical reports
Excellent organization and people skills including the ability to work with a wide variety of staff levels from senior executives to administrative staff
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining a high attention to detail
Required Skills:
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign)
Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits:
Health insurance/benefits (including medical, dental & vision)
Subsidized gym membership (including paid fitness classes)
Life insurance
Stock options
Business and travel insurance
Met Law Legal program
MetLife auto and home insurance
Discounts on Apple products, cell phone plans, hotels and more
Commuter benefits program
401k options
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
In-house cafe featuring options for all diets
24-hour physician available for kids
Community volunteer opportunities
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.
AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis. U-Haul co-founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.