Job Details

Sycuan Tribal Government is seeking a Planner I to support the development, preservation, and long‑term vision of the Sycuan Reservation. This role assists with capital and infrastructure projects, interdepartmental coordination, research, permitting, and ensuring compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local regulations.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support major and minor capital, construction, and research projects, including scopes, contracts, RFPs, schedules, budgets, and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Ensure projects comply with Tribal ordinances and applicable environmental and land‑use regulations.
• Perform research, data collection, reporting, and project documentation.
• Prepare planning resolutions, ordinances, amendments, policies, and local permitting documents.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Tribal Council, departments, agencies, utilities, and community partners.
• Attend planning, Tribal Council, committee, and community meetings as needed.
• Provide support to the Director of Planning & Development and assist with department budget preparation.
• Support GIS data collection, mapping, analysis, and serve as GIS backup when needed. xywuqvp
• Perform fieldwork and inspections as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in planning, project management, or construction management
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating consultants/contractors
• Familiarity with environmental and land‑use regulations (NEPA, CEQA, County)
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word; working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Experience in Tribal government or construction/design fields

Compensation & Benefits

• $83,500–$97,000 target annual salary, plus 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Life Insurance, FSA, and various discounts