Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Land Planner

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • AICP Certification preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in graphic software (Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
  • Detail-oriented and team player with strong ethics

Responsibilities

  • Conduct land use and comprehensive planning
  • Participate in urban design efforts
  • Support community redevelopment initiatives
  • Manage private sector entitlements
  • Evaluate zoning and development codes
  • Assess development proposals for zoning compliance
  • Engage in public outreach efforts

Benefits

  • Exceptional retirement plan with generous company match
  • Comprehensive health coverage including low-cost options
  • Flexible time off including half-day Fridays
  • Financial wellness support including student loan matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Family-friendly benefits including New Parent Leave
Full Job Description
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Akron, Ohio (OH) office is seeking a Land Planner with 7+ years of experience to join their Land Planning/Development Services team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members. Responsibilities may include:
  • Land use/comprehensive planning
  • Urban design
  • Community redevelopment
  • Private sector entitlements
  • Zoning/development codes, design guidelines
  • Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations
  • Prepare planning and land use studies and varied technical information
  • Perform zoning, land use and urban design evaluation to identify development projects sites
  • Community and public outreach


Qualifications

  • Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Urban and Regional Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
  • 7+ years of directly related experience
  • American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification Preferred
  • Strong writing/verbal skills
  • Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team


Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
Learn more about Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Size
5,400 employees
Industry
Technical Services
* Ladders Estimates

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