Planning Technician II

Loudoun County; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County seeks a Planning Technician for the Zoning Enforcement team in the Department of Planning & Zoning. The role supports administration, data entry, and coordination tasks to ensure efficient zoning enforcement operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with four years of related government experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and some telework is available after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of related government work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Planning, Urban Studies, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Business or Public Administration.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks, data entry, and routine research.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying zoning complaints to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitoring cases in LEx and LandMARC as needed.
• Supporting onboarding activities for new hires.
• 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 and archiving records.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Research

Onboarding support

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Business or Public Administration

Tools

LEx system

LandMARC

Microsoft Office

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 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.

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.

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.

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.