Planner I/II

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Maternity/paternity and parental leave

Holidays and leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Development Services Center (DSC) with the Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking a Planner I/II to join our team. If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and dedicated team that prides themselves in providing quality customer service to the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, come join our team!

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field.
• MS in Urban Planning.
• AICP certification, licensed land surveyor is a plus.
• Two years of related experience; combination with education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical and professional City Planning research and analysis duties.
• Interprets and applies codes, policies, laws and regulations related to subdivision, zoning, land use.
• Reviews subdivision plats, easements and other land development documents.
• Coordinates comments from review agencies and communicates with professionals and developers.
• Reviews site and subdivision plans for compliance with city ordinances.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field

MS in Urban Planning

AICP certification

Licensed land surveyor

Job description

Job Posting End Date:October 22, 2026Department:PLANNINGCompensation Grade:A10Compensation Range & Starting Salary:The position may be classified as a Planner I or Planner II depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.Planner I: $57,304.00 - $89,315.20Planner II: $63,190.40 - $98,467.20Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualificationsJob Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):YesScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The City of Virginia Beach Development Services Center (DSC) with the Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking a Planner I/II to join our team. If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and dedicated team that prides themselves in providing quality customer service to the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, come join our team!The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.Duties:-Performs a variety of technical and professional City Planning research and analysis duties.-Accurately interprets and appropriately applies codes, policies, laws and regulations related to subdivision, zoning, land use and development.-Work involves providing detailed review of subdivision plats, easements, agreements and other legal documents typically associated with land development.-Coordinate the compilation of comments received from other City review agencies and communicate with attorneys, land surveyors, professional engineers, developers, property agents and others.-Review and comment on residential, commercial and industrial site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with various City ordinances as they relate to subdivision and easement requirements.-Provide information and support regarding the development review process to the public and other City staff as requested. Answer questions regarding zoning, subdivision and site plan ordinances for the public, consultants/developers and other City staff as requested.-Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.-Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.Preferred candidate:-BA or BS in Urban Planning, Geography, Surveying, Real Estate Law or related field.-MS in Urban Planning.-1 yr. experience with subdivision plat, legal document review and/or preparation.-1 yr. experience with real estate/court related research for legal document review or preparation-1 yr. experience with municipal development codes pertaining to subdivision and land development.-1 yr. experience in reviewing site plans and subdivision construction plans.-AICP certification, licensed land surveyorAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: No• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field and two (2) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Planner or Landscape Architect OR any combination of related education (above high school level) and years of experience equivalent to six (6) years. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.https://workingconditions.vbgov.com/workingConditionsOfficial Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.