Community Development Chief of Planning

Fauquier County Government - Human Resources; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fauquier County Government - Human Resources in Warrenton, VA seeks a results-driven Planning Division leader to oversee long-range and current planning efforts, including Comprehensive Plan updates and land development reviews.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field (master's preferred) and at least eight years of progressively responsible experience, with demonstrated leadership and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in land development review, urban design, future planning, and community outreach.
• Experience leading a planning team and overseeing complex planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, county officials, developers, engineers, planners, property owners, and the public.
• Supervise and mentor planning staff, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Oversee review and processing of land development applications, and prepare reports and planning documents.
• Provide guidance on Comprehensive Plan interpretation, amendments, and related ordinances.
• Provide staff support for boards and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Technical planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

This leadership role oversees and manages the daily operations of the Planning Division’s long range and current planning efforts. The work is focused on Comprehensive Plan updates and amendments; land development applications, such as rezoning, special exceptions and special permits; transportation planning; and protection/preservation of heritage and natural resources.

In this role, you'll:

• Work closely with the Department Director, the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, County officials, committee members, developers, engineers, planners, property owners, and citizens.
• Supervise and mentor planning staff while providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Oversee the review, analysis, and processing of land development applications, including and the preparation of reports, studies, correspondence, and other planning documents.
• Provide guidance on Comprehensive Plan interpretation and amendments, the Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance, application procedures, review processes, and related planning matters.
• Provide staff support for boards and committees.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field (master's degree preferred) and at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in land development review, urban design, future planning, and community outreach.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a planning team and oversee complex planning initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.