Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented Planner I to join our Planning Practice and support public agency clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. This entry-level role is ideal for a planning professional who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise, and gain hands-on experience in municipal planning and development services.

The Planner I will assist public agencies with front counter operations, land use entitlement processing, permit review, public outreach, and a variety of planning functions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and the public.

• Provide zoning, land use, and planning-related information to the public, developers, and stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day operations of public agency permit centers.
• Conduct project site visits and gather information required to process planning applications.
• Review development proposals for compliance with General Plans, Zoning Ordinances, Specific Plans, design guidelines, and applicable development standards.
• Process minor land use entitlements and administrative permits, including:
  • Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • Sign permits
  • Plan checks
• Assist in preparing staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
• Support the preparation of resolutions, ordinances, and CEQA-related documentation.
• Coordinate public noticing requirements, including publication, mailing, and posting of notices.
• Distribute project documents to outside agencies and stakeholders as required.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating public workshops, public hearings, and EIR scoping meetings.
• Prepare and file notices with the State Clearinghouse and County Clerk offices.
• Conduct land use and special planning studies as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining and updating municipal codes and ordinance amendments.
• Provide additional planning support and related duties as assigned by client agencies.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant planning experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work products.
• Ability to quickly learn new policies, procedures, software, and planning regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and members of the public.
• Willingness to work onsite at client offices throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.