Planner I/II

City of Manassas, Virginia; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manassas Community Development Department seeks a motivated planner at Planner I or II level to handle land use matters and related topics such as housing, neighborhood planning, transportation, historic preservation, demographics, and planning projects. You will join a diverse team with opportunities for citizen engagement.

Responsibilities include reviewing site plans, responding to information requests, preparing studies and presentations for City Council and Planning Commission,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field required (Planner I/II).
• Certification as CZO or AICP within 2 years of hire may be required.
• Virginia driver's license required.
• Experience in local government planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and review site plans, zoning permits, rezoning and other land use apps.
• Respond to information requests from developers, City officials, staff, and the public.
• Prepare studies, reports, and deliver presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups.
• Support the Comprehensive Plan and update it as required.
• Use GIS, conduct data analysis, and develop multimedia presentations/websites.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent writing

Strong math

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in City or Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Geography, Public Administration or related field

Tools

GIS software

Data analysis tools

Multimedia presentations

Job description

The Community Development Department is seeking a charismatic, energetic, team-oriented individual that is highly motivated to perform entry to intermediate level professional work concerning land use matters and special subjects such as housing and neighborhood planning, transportation, historic preservation, demographics, and land use planning in the City. The selected incumbent will be part of a diverse planning team with a variety of opportunities for special projects and citizen engagement. Because of the variety of projects and assignments involved, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and have excellent writing, math, communication, and time management skills.

Language stipend available for Bilingual/Multilingual language skills.

**This position may be filled as a Planner I or Planner II based on qualifications of applicant pool. Position will be open until filled.

Hiring Range for the Planner I: $74,651.20 - $102,648 (DOQ)

Hiring Range for the Planner II: $78,374.40 - $107,785.60 (DOQ)

• Processing and reviewing site plan and zoning permits, special use permits, rezoning, architectural review board and other land use applications;
• Responding to information requests from developers, City officials, staff, and the public;
• Preparing studies, reports, and delivering presentations regarding planning activities to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other community organizations;
• Supporting the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and reviewing and updating the Comprehensive Plan as required; and
• Using various software tools, conduct complex data analysis, build and edit GIS maps, and develop multimedia presentations and websites.

• Planner I: Bachelor's degree in City or Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Geography, Public Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Planner II: Bachelor's degree in City or Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Geography, Public Administration or related field supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years of experience in progressively responsible professional planning in local government or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or AICP within two (2) years of hire; may be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the City; must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.