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 that this is an in-person position located 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 virtual 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
• Knowledge of the site development process (specifically design standards and preliminary engineering due diligence)
• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop)
• Microsoft Office Suite