Planner III- Proffer

Loudoun County Government; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Government seeks a Planner III for the Proffer Management Team. This role involves reviewing complex proffer agreements, ensuring compliance with development projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be detail-oriented. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in professional planning are required. The position offers a $6,000 hiring bonus and eligibility for telework after training.

Benefits

Hiring bonus of $6,000

Relocation assistance

Telework eligibility after training

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience in professional planning.
• Membership in AICP or CZA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update land planning information management system with proffers.
• Review land development applications for compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Zoning Administrator and Board of Supervisors.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning

Master’s degree in Planning

Job description

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Loudoun County has diverse planning challenges and opportunities, from the development of transit-oriented urban neighborhoods around Metrorail stations to land-conservation and rural planning initiatives in the rural west. The Department of Planning and Zoning focuses on providing high quality customer service and offers unique opportunities to gain diverse experience in the planning profession, including implementing a new comprehensive plan and Zoning Ordinance, reviewing and processing of a variety of land development applications, providing solutions to a broad range of complex land use issues, and streamlining the County’s legislative review processes.

Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine’s prestigious ranking of America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, including atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions, and workplace environment.
The Loudoun County Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a qualified professional for the position of Planner III on the Proffer Management Team in the Zoning Administration Division. The Proffer Management Team reviews and implements complex proffer agreements that mitigate impacts associated with medium to large-scale development projects in the County. As a member of the Proffer Management Team, you will work closely with applicants, staff from a variety of County agencies, and the public, as well as the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The County relies on the Proffer Management Team to monitor and ensure that land development projects meet commitments during such development.

Primary responsibilities include: Update the County’s land planning and permitting information management system, LandMARC, with proffers and conditions of approval. Review land development applications and perform audits of site development to ensure compliance with proffers and conditions of approval. Update LandMARC to reflect proffer audit findings. Communicate deficiencies in proffer compliance and manage proffer issue resolution. Prepare requests for proffered right-of-way in support of County and VDOT road projects. Prepare determinations interpretating approved proffer language on behalf of the Zoning Administrator. Prepare cash proffer determinations in support of budget allocations of proffer funds. Prepare reporting for the Zoning Administrator, Director of Planning & Zoning, County Administration, and the Board of Supervisors. Assist the public and County staff with general proffer inquiries.

The successful candidate must be customer service focused and detail oriented. They must exhibit excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills; facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants, the public, and elected and appointed officials; and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain product quality while managing multiple assignments.

This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Management, Public Administration, Urban Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in professional planning preferably in a government setting OR Master’s degree in Planning, Management, Public Administration, Urban Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; including one (1) year of professional planning experience ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference will be given for membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and for being a Certified Zoning Administrator (CZA) through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO). Knowledge of planning and land use in Virginia is also desirable.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.After a training period, this position is eligible for two days of telework per week. Relocation assistance is available to successful candidates that live more than 40 miles away.