Planning Technician II

Loudoun County; Leesburg (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County's Department of Planning and Zoning seeks a Planning Technician on the Zoning Enforcement team. This role supports the division with administrative, technical, and coordination tasks essential to efficient zoning enforcement operations.

Key responsibilities include processing zoning complaints, monitoring cases in LEx and LandMARC, supporting onboarding, and maintaining files, with two telework days per week after training. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of related government work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Business or Public Administration preferred.
• Experience with zoning enforcement and land-use processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying zoning complaints to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitoring cases in LEx and LandMARC as needed.
• Supporting new-hire onboarding activities.
• Maintaining personnel certifications and coordinating staff travel.
• Servicing as vehicle and office automation coordinator, and conducting data entry.
• Maintaining case files and archiving records.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Research

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies

Bachelor's degree in Zoning

Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Tools

LEx

LandMARC

Office automation

Job description

Posting number: 27-00808

Department: Planning and Zoning

Job classification: Planning Technician II / Grade 114

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

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 northwest 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 administering a new Zoning Ordinance, reviewing and processing of a variety of land development applications, and providing solutions to a broad range of complex land use issues.

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.

Examples of duties

The Loudoun County Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a qualified professional for the position of Planning Technician on the Zoning Enforcement team in the Department of Planning & Zoning. This role supports the division by performing a variety of administrative, technical, and coordination tasks essential to efficient zoning enforcement operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and verifying zoning complaints to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Monitoring cases in LEx and LandMARC as needed
• Supporting new-hire onboarding activities
• Managing personnel certifications
• Coordinating staff travel and training logistics
• Serving as vehicle coordinator for the division
• Acting as office automation coordinator
• Conducting research and data entry
• Maintaining case files, archiving records, and performing additional duties as assigned

The hiring salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma and four (4) years of related work experience in a government setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Business or Public Administration is preferred.

Supplemental information

This position requires a criminal background, valid driver’s license and driving record check. After a training period, this position is eligible for two days of telework per week.