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SCHWABE

Land Use Planner

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$115K - $130K/yr

The Land Use Planner provides administrative, research, and project support for land use planning and development matters. This position assists with the preparation and management of land use ...

State of Nevada (NV)

LAND USE PLANNER

Carson City, NV

$67K - $100K/yr

Develop and revise ordinances, master plans, and land use planning documents, conducting research, analyzing trends, and making policy recommendations. Manage land use planning projects. Provide ...

Washburn County, WI

Land Use Specialist

Shell Lake, WI · On-site

$24.80 - $25.55/hr

... Land Use Specialist performs professional work reviewing, interpreting and enforcing zoning ... May conduct and attend public hearings, and research and prepare written findings of fact and ...

W3Global Inc.

Senior Land Use Planner

Roseville, CA · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

Conduct zoning and land use research, including CEQA analysis and compliance support. * Develop land use plans, grading concepts, residential lotting, street layouts, and site design schemes.

Tamarack Resort

Associate Land Use Planner

Donnelly, ID · On-site

Conduct comprehensive land use analysis of the resort's existing Planned Unit Development (PUD), including research, site assessments, and regulatory review, to inform project layout and feasibility ...

Jobot

Land Use Attorney

Smithtown, NY · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

... research and analysis to provide strategic advice to clients. 5. Collaborate with other attorneys, planners, and consultants to develop and implement land use strategies. 6. Stay abreast of changes ...

Jobot

Land Use Attorney

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Research and analyze legal issues related to land use. * Advise clients on the legal and tax implications of real estate transactions. * Negotiate settlements or agreements on behalf of clients.

Everforth, Cybercoders

Land Use Attorney

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

D. from an accredited law school -Licensed to practice law in Texas -Experience in land use, zoning, municipal law, real estate, or local government preferred -Strong writing, research, and public ...

Jobot

Land Use Attorney

Miami, FL · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Research and analyze legal issues related to land use. * Advise clients on the legal and tax implications of real estate transactions. * Negotiate settlements or agreements on behalf of clients.

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Land Use Planner

Seattle, WA • Hybrid

SCHWABE
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$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt:

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Position Overview:

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full time Land Use Planner in our Seattle office. Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

The Land Use Planner provides administrative, research, and project support for land use planning and development matters. This position assists with the preparation and management of land use applications, coordinates with consultants and local jurisdictions, conducts regulatory and legislative research, and helps evaluate development opportunities for clients. The role plays a key part in ensuring projects move efficiently through the permitting and approval process while maintaining accurate records and supporting ongoing client matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in drafting burden-of-proof applications for new land use applications, including review of local code provisions and comprehensive plans for relevant applicable criteria and drafting of initial responses to the same.
  • Coordinate with outside consultants—including traffic engineers, surveyors, and civil engineers—for existing applications and developments.
  • Manage land use application files, including local records for active land use files.
  • Draft record comment letters to various types of land use actions.
  • Review and analyze local government development codes, comprehensive plans, state land use administrative rules, and applicable state statutes.
  • Examine the development feasibility of various properties and projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of at least 3 years of land use experience.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred.
  • AICP of other relevant certifications preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of land use laws, development regulations, permitting processes and applicable state and local requirements.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong time management and organization skills.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to our careers site here.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law.