Consensus Planning Job Announcements

Planner

Founded in 1991, Consensus Planning provides planning, landscape architectural, and urban design
services throughout New Mexico and the region. Our office is located in Downtown Albuquerque. We
utilize a collaborative approach that builds upon our reputation and commitment to our profession and the community while adding value to our clients’ projects.

Consensus Planning is seeking one or more dynamic planners that will bring enthusiasm, strong writing
skills, and a thoughtful approach to both public and private sector planning projects. Our planning projects range from a simple zone change or site plan to complex, multi-faceted neighborhoods and a wide range of community and tribal plans. Our Team has the expertise and confidence to handle any size project. We are looking for someone that adds value and passion to our existing planning team, and whose primary strength is writing and the development of long-range planning documents, with the ability to work on current planning/development projects simultaneously.

Duties: Assist with the development of long range, master plan, neighborhood documents, zoning, and
site development plans. Coordinate with planners, landscape architects, architects, engineers,
governmental agencies, and community members. Research and analyze quantitative and qualitative
data, including census data, surveys, and development and zoning codes. Coordination and processing
of local government submittals and approval processes. Perform technical analyses and write zone
change justification letters, technical reports, and long-range planning documents.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Planning or related field – Master’s degree preferred
Ability to work individually and as part of a project team
3+ years of related experience (preferably some private sector experience)
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills
Familiarity with Census and other demographic and socio-economic data sources and analysis
Management experience a plus
Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and meet internal and external project deadlines
Knowledge of and expertise using software programs, including Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint
Availability for occasional overnight travel and evening meetings
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving a rental car
Certified planner (AICP) or be willing to take the exam within the first year of employment

Additional Experience, not required, but a plus:

Bachelor’s degree in English or Technical Writing
Urban design
Graphic communication skills (graphic design, sketching, mapping, etc.)
ArcView GIS
Spanish

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive salary; 401k plan and retirement/profit sharing plan; professional
membership dues; professional development; paid holiday, Paid Time Off (PTO) ; and health and dental
insurance. We offer a “a work from anywhere policy” on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please submit a letter of interest (with salary expectation), resume, writing/work sample(s), and a
confidential list of references to Jackie Fishman, fishman@consensusplanning.com.

Visit our website at www.consensusplanning.com for more information on the firm and our projects.

GIS Planner

Consensus Planning is seeking a dynamic GIS planner that will bring enthusiasm and a thoughtful
approach to both public and private sector planning projects. Our planning projects range from a simple
zone change or site plan to complex, multi-faceted neighborhoods and a wide range of community plans. Our Team has the expertise and confidence to handle any size project. We are looking for someone that adds value and passion to our existing planning team.

Duties:

Coordinating GIS data to support planning-related projects
Assist in preparing and implementing community plans and development projects
Developing standards and procedures for GIS mapping
Researching data sources, digitizing data, and collecting geospatial information
Consulting with other planners to determine geospatial data needs
Developing graphic representations of geospatial data
Analysis of GIS data and developing written reports

Requirements:

GIS Certificate, but a Bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Planning, GIS, Geography, or related field is preferred
2+ years of related experience in a planning or multi-disciplinary office environment
Analytical skills, especially of GIS data
Cartography standards and protocols
Ability to work well individually and as part of a project team
Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and meet internal and external project deadlines
Knowledge of and expertise using software programs, including Microsoft Office
Availability for occasional overnight travel and evening meetings
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving a rental car

Additional Experience, not required, but a plus:

Proficient with AutoCAD
InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint skills
Graphic communication skills (graphic design, sketching, etc.)

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive salary; 401k plan and retirement/profit sharing plan; professional
membership dues; professional development; paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave; and health and dental insurance.

Please submit a letter of interest (with salary expectation), resume, writing/work sample(s), and a
confidential list of references to Jackie Fishman, fishman@consensusplanning.com.

Visit our website at www.consensusplanning.com for more information on the firm and our projects.