Coordinator, Planning

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 103,690 - 170,831; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is looking for a Planning Coordinator to support the Division of Planning and GIS Services. The role involves overseeing land use applications, managing communication regarding school facilities, and collaborating with division leadership on projects.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, combining analytical skills with effective communication. Located in Ashburn, Virginia, this position plays a critical role in addressing school planning needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in administrative and policy-related responsibilities.
• Research expertise with municipal databases and Virginia regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the Division of Planning and GIS Services.
• Coordinate land development application documentation and submissions.
• Manage communication related to land development and enrollment projections.

Skills

GIS Analysis

Population Forecasting

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in geography, political science, public administration, planning or a related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Planning Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation of the Division of Planning and GIS Services. Responsibilities may include supporting senior management on in-depth land use applications and research, development of student enrollment projections, school attendance zone change processes and working with the public to address technical planning questions. This position coordinates and works directly with division leadership to fully support tasks critical to acquiring and opening school facilities, as identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets. The Planning Coordinator is an integral team member involved in a variety of activities associated with both short-term and long-range planning efforts.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and implements internal controls for the Department of Support Services’ strategic planning and evaluation of real property for future school needs, student enrollment projections, and initiated school attendance zone change processes
• Utilizes local and enterprise information systems including Loudoun’s Geographic Information System (WebLoGIS) and Land Management System (LandMARC), in preparation of parcel and environmental planning exhibits for land acquisition studies, development application submissions, and/or attendance zone processes
• Researches land requirements and development feasibility for potential and new Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) sites, as well as changes or additions to existing facilities; determines property ownership, easements, access, right-of-way, and other related data
• Coordinates land development application documentation including disclosures and required adjacent property owner notification; collaborates with project team members to submit legislative land use proposals to government agencies
• Manages processing and indexing of communications related to land development, student enrollment projections, and school attendance zone questions and comments, including public information requests to ensure compliance with state and local regulations
• Collaborates with administrative and professional staffs within the Department of Support Services and Division Counsel on real property research, multifaceted special projects, community engagement, and other initiatives
• Serves as a primary contributor in forecasting student enrollment projections, conducting demographic and periodical research, and publishing the annual capital budgets document
• Supports the review and evaluation of school attendance zone changes
• Evaluates pending and approved land development applications with emphasis on capital facility contributions, transportation proffers, and project phasing
• Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships with governing agencies, private sector organizations, and community associations in promoting school related planning and construction efforts

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in geography, political science, public administration, planning or a related field

Experience

Five (5) years of experience performing varied administrative and policy-related responsibilities, including research expertise with municipal databases and Code of Virginia regulations; legal experience/background

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of facilities planning including processes necessary to secure approvals for school sites and land development applications
• Knowledge of population forecasting including ability to compile and analyze demographic data using GIS, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in professional matters
• Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with diverse groups, individuals, government officials, school staff, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to

Supervisor, Land Management

FLSA Status

Exempt

Months/Days/Hours

12 months/254 days/8 hours

Salary Level

Universal/Scale B.2 - Exempt Level 16

Salary Scale

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range

$103,690 - $170,831

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non-Union