What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Planner/Administrative Support position at CES NW Inc?
Land Planner
Company: CES NW Inc.
Location: Puyallup, WA 98372 (In office)
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly (40 hours/week Overtime)
Compensation: $22.00 – $30.00 / hour (plus 1.5x overtime and performance bonuses)
About Us
CES NW Inc. is a civil engineering, land planning and survey firm based in Puyallup. We offer our clients responsiveness, and accountability with high-quality deliverables. We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented team member with exceptional multitasking skills to join us.
Position Overview
This is an in-office land planner position combined with critical administrative support functions.
Responsibilities
Land Planning & Administrative Duties
- Project Management: Track and manage development projects from initial site feasibility through final entitlement phase. The ideal candidate will have experience with residential subdivisions, apartments and commercial projects.
- Regulatory Analysis: Review and accurately interpret municipal zoning codes, land use regulations, and development standards.
- Permit Coordination: Prepare, submit, and monitor permit applications while coordinating with sub-consultants for technical studies and site assessments.
- Agency Liaison: Review, evaluate, and directly address comments and corrections from municipal and jurisdictional agencies.
- Communication: Maintain professional and confidential communication with clients, consultants, office staff, project managers, and jurisdictional agencies as project support, provide clear project updates, and respond to inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
Position Requirements
- Industry Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of land planning concepts, local/state development regulations, and standard office procedures.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to converse professionally with coworkers, clients, subconsultants and jurisdictional staff.
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). AutoCAD / Civil 3D skills are a valuable plus but not required.
- Time Management: Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining budgets.
What We Offer
We recognize and reward hard work. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits program includes:
- Performance Bonuses: Annual bonuses based on individual merit and firm success.
- Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid Time Off / Holidays: 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays.
- Retirement: 401k savings plan including a company match.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Puyallup, WA 98372 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30