Assistant​/Junior Planner - Longmont

Tetra Tech’s Longmont, CO office is currently seeking an Assistant / Junior Planner. This is an entry-level to early-career planning role supporting entitlement work for a broad range of clients (cities and counties). The Assistant/Junior Planner will help prepare entitlement submittals, research jurisdictional requirements, produce project exhibits, support client communications and public-facing processes, and gain experience working across multiple jurisdictions.

Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the March 10, 2026 deadline.

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Prepare entitlement application materials: project narratives, findings, submittal checklists, cover letters, and exhibits tailored to jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Research and summarize zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and permit pathways for multiple cities/counties.

Draft portions of staff reports, public hearing materials, notices, and responses to agency comments under supervision.

Assist with mapping/exhibit production and basic GIS/CAD tasks; coordinate with technical team members (engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists) to assemble deliverables.

Track application submittals, agency comments, review timelines, and maintain project files; support QA/QC of deliverables.

Attend client/internal project meetings, support public outreach logistics (mailings, noticing), and occasionally attend local meetings/hearings.

Maintain accurate time and billing records for consulting projects.

Lead small submittals or discrete entitlement tasks with limited supervision.

Prepare complete submittal packages and manage routing/coordination with municipal or county staff.

Independently draft staff-report-level narratives and findings, and coordinate comment resolution.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental planning, public policy, geography, or related field.

1 - 3 years of professional planning, entitlement, permitting, or consulting experience.

Demonstrated writing ability and attention to detail.

Comfortable with client service tasks and multi-jurisdictional research.

Basic familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Willingness to make local travel to client or agency meetings as needed.

Internship/practicum experience in municipal or consulting planning.

A pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.

Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Masters in urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental planning, public policy, geography, or related field a plus.

Stronger GIS/CAD familiarity, prior experience preparing complete entitlement submittals, and demonstrated independent project work preferred.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, advanced Excel, and entitlement-related exhibit preparation.

Interest in AICP / planning certification (encouraged).

Ability to occasionally travel locally (approx.