Mintier Harnish is a leading land use consulting firm located in the Midtown area of Sacramento, California. Founded in 1985, Mintier Harnish specializes in land use planning, including general plans, zoning codes, housing elements, specific plans, design standards and guidelines, and special planning studies. We are a firm that embraces a diverse work culture, promotes a collaborative work environment, and offers opportunities to continuously learn and excel. At Mintier Harnish, we cultivate an environment that allows for free expression of opinions and ideas to better serve our clients and communities.
Because we are a small firm, motivated self-starters will excel and find professional fulfillment with us. Project management and public outreach experience, creativity, and analytical aptitude are highly desirable. Critical thinking is essential. We are looking for people who can step into a position of responsibility and play an important role on major planning projects, whether as a project manager or planning support.
If you are interested in this career-changing opportunity to address planning challenges throughout California, expand your skills and knowledge, and find career advancement, send your resume and any additional information that establishes your qualifications to:
Judy Harnish, Mintier Harnish, 1415 20th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 or via the “Apply” section below. No phone inquiries please.
The positions will remain open until filled.
Current Openings
Associate
The Associate position is a mid-level position that requires a deep understanding of urban planning principles, local governmental organizations and procedures, California planning law, CEQA, planning and environmental theory and practice, and excellent research and writing skills. This position requires that applicants have the ability to work independently, collaboratively, as well as manage small-scale planning projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop, and ArcMap GIS is required. Experience in general plan and specific plan preparation is desirable. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in urban planning or closely-related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely-related field and at least three years of planning-related experience. Accredited Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree programs are preferred.
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Planner
The Planner position requires an understanding of urban planning principles, local governmental organizations and procedures, California planning law, planning and environmental theory and practice, and excellent research and writing skills. This position requires that applicants have the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop, and ArcMap GIS is required. Experience in general plan and zoning code preparation is desirable but not required. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in urban planning or closely-related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely-related field and at least one year of planning-related experience. Accredited Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree programs are preferred.
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Assistant Planner
The Planner position is an entry level position that requires an understanding of urban planning principles, California planning law, and familiarity with local governmental organizations and procedures. Strong research, analysis, writing, organization, and communication skills is a must. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe InDesign/Photoshop, and ArcMap GIS is required. Experience in general plan and zoning code preparation is desirable but not required. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in planning or closely-related field.
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