Zipline
Planning & Development Specialist
$150K–$190K
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 20, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience; ideally including a mix of experience in state or local government, a land use and zoning law firm or practice group, a corporate environment, and/or as a consultant.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads Zipline’s U.S. strategy for obtaining land use, zoning, entitlement, and permitting approvals to support deployment of its infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute strategies to secure land use, zoning, entitlement, and permitting approvals across U.S. markets.
- Build municipal relationships and represent Zipline at public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Analyze municipal ordinances and coordinate jurisdictional engagement with Legal, Operations, Real Estate, and Engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Strong command of land use and zoning ordinances.
- Persuasive written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Business-oriented risk assessment and independent judgment.
- Track record of delivering high-stakes regulatory approvals under tight timelines.
Nice to have
- Experience obtaining complex or first-of-their-kind entitlements.
- AICP certification.
Pay
$150,000 - $190,000 USD starting cash range (target starting cash; not specified as base salary or total pay)
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