Flyzipline

Planning & Development Specialist

South San Francisco, California, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

LogisticsCustomer SuccessCommunication

About the role

About Zipline Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service.
Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Develop and execute Zipline's strategy for securing operationally critical land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting approvals in markets across the U.S.
Build and maintain relationships with municipalities - including planning directors, buildings commissioners, economic development corporations, and local staff.
Serve as a trusted partner within the Legal Team, interpreting, drafting, and analyzing municipal ordinances affecting Zipline's operations and site development.
Partner with Operations, Real Estate, and Engineering teams to ensure that jurisdictional engagement strategies align with technical and operational realities.
Unwavering ethics, strong relationship-building instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.
Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics.

Must be eligible to work in the United States
If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

A strong command of land use and zoning ordinances, with experience obtaining complex or first-of-their-kind entitlements preferred.
AICP certification preferred

With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

At least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally including a mix of the following experience: within state or local government, as part of a land use and zoning law firm or practice group, in a corporate environment, and/or as a consultant.
We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere.

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