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Verdantas Planner I in Mentor, Ohio
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is an industry leader in community and land use planning, is searching for a Planner to join the the team. Individuals hired into this position are expected to have a basic understanding of planning and land use. The position is primarily responsible for assisting the planning team and transportation division in creating plans, planning documents, and land use codes.
The Planner position is an early or mid-career planning position with a preferred location in our Mentor , OH office
What You'll Do:
Performs research and data analysis for planning projects.
Contribute and collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers.
Develops graphics and layouts for plans.
Attend meetings and public engagement events as needed, to include off-hours and out-of-area meetings as needed to support clients and projects.
Assists in developing planning studies and reports.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Geography/GIS, or a related field
Ability to analyze data and create maps using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online.
Knowledge of urban design programs such as SketchUp or Urban Footprint.
Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and/or related programs.
Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to gather relevant information to solve practical problems.
Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.
Understanding of how to access, utilize, and analyze U.S. Census data.
Salary Range:
The minimum salary for this position is $60,000.00. Verdantas offers comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company.
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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