Lead Public Facilities & Development Planner

City of Alexandria; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Principal Planner in northern Virginia to supervise the Public Facilities Development Team within the Department of Planning & Zoning. The role oversees regulatory review of public facilities and development plans from concept through construction, leading a team and coordinating with City Council, Planning Commission and civic groups.

The candidate will manage workflow, lead staff in reviews, and guide multidisciplinary development cases, including schools,

Qualifications

• Four-Year College Degree; at least five years of progressively responsible experience in urban or transportation planning and management of large-scale urban projects.
• Master's Degree in urban planning, public administration, engineering, geography, or a related field; five or more years of direct management experience with development review and construction approvals for complex, urban development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of the assigned team.
• Guide assigned staff in the review of public and private development projects and in the preparation of special studies and policy initiatives.
• Implement and support the development team with completing One Start to streamline development review.
• Support the efforts of various departments implementing the City’s CIP.
• Review and edit detailed staff reports pertaining to development projects.
• Lead interdepartmental development review of complex, multi-disciplinary development cases.
• Monitor staff in the execution of contract management responsibilities for special projects and in the development of deliverables.
• Review and edit graphics for presentations and printed materials.
• Present to Planning Commission; City Council and other commissions, boards and public bodies.
• Give presentations to senior management within P&Z and senior management within the City; and
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Urban planning

Urban design

Zoning administration

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Adobe Suite

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

City of Alexandria is seeking a Principal Planner in northern Virginia to supervise the Public Facilities Development Team within the Department of Planning & Zoning. The role oversees regulatory review of public facilities and development plans from concept through construction, leading a team and coordinating with City Council, Planning Commission and civic groups.

The candidate will manage workflow, lead staff in reviews, and guide multidisciplinary development cases, including schools,