Hybrid Legislative Land Use Planner — Policy & Development

Loudoun County Government; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $6,000

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Loudoun County Government seeks an experienced Legislative Land Use Planner to manage the review of legislative land development applications and help implement the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. After training, telework two days per week is possible, supporting a balanced work arrangement.

The role offers exposure to diverse projects—rural, historic, suburban and urban—and opportunities to collaborate with staff, officials and the public in shaping county growth and policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field with 5 years of related work experience.
• Progressive responsibility in complex planning and land use projects preferred.
• AICP certification, CZA, CZO, or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed development projects for compliance with county policies and ordinances.
• Coordinate the review process with other departments and external agencies.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
• Address land use issues for data center, energy infrastructure, and multi‑unit residential/commercial projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Bluebeam Revu

EnerGov

Job description

Loudoun County Government seeks an experienced Legislative Land Use Planner to manage the review of legislative land development applications and help implement the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. After training, telework two days per week is possible, supporting a balanced work arrangement.

The role offers exposure to diverse projects—rural, historic, suburban and urban—and opportunities to collaborate with staff, officials and the public in shaping county growth and policy.