Senior Planner, Land Conservation – Hybrid Remote

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Albemarle County is seeking a Senior Planner (Land Conservation) to perform high-complexity planning tasks, coordinate reviews, prepare technical reports, and support policy updates within the Department of Community Development in Charlottesville, VA.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 4 years of planning experience (2 years for Senior Planner I), with GIS and ESRI experience. Remote/hybrid work is allowed; a valid Virginia driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, natural resources/conservation or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant professional planning work and project management experience (Two (2) years of experience for Senior Planner I)
• OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Computer experience necessary: Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
• ESRI products and/or navigating GIS web
• Some experience and ability to use spreadsheets and databases
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, reviews, or manages applications and projects of moderate to high complexity;
• Lead reviewer and contact for site development plans, subdivision plats, special use permits, zoning map amendments, special exceptions, easement proposals, wireless communication towers, and other application types
• Coordinates application review across the department and partner agencies
• Prepares and delivers technical reports and presentations to the public and elected officials
• Leads or assists with County policy updates, including the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans, and Resource Plans
• Provides support to, or leadership for, appointed committees, boards, and authorities
• Interprets applicable County regulations, including zoning and subdivision regulations, in order to provide accurate feedback to applicants
• Researches and analyzes the physical, social and economic impacts of proposed development projects, policies, or plans and develops appropriate recommendations
• Represents the County in various public meetings, ranging from neighborhood meetings to Board and Commission meetings
• Coordinates meetings with developers, the public, and Staff in the development review or planning process
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information to the public, land developers, design professionals, associates, boards/commissions and other governmental agencies regarding the development review process, County regulations, long-range planning, application procedures and processing, and related issues
• Researches and analyzes information from the following sources to develop appropriate recommendations and guidance on applications and other project initiatives: Input from community members, Input from internal and external reviewing authorities, Demographics, physical, social, and economic impacts, Urban and rural land-use patterns, Geographic data using GIS software such as ArcPro, Comprehensive plan recommendations, Impacts on cultural, historic, and natural resources, Urban design, Site visits, and Infrastructure impacts and considerations.
• Analyzes demographic information; summarizes and presents information and trends; updates databases; creates graphic representations of data, plans, diagrams, maps, design concepts, and processes; and creates graphic layout and text for templates, reports, presentations, and other related work products
• Assists with or designs, coordinates, and presents information and activities for community engagement events, both in-person and virtual
• Assists in development of policies for functional areas (including but not limited to Master Plan updates, Housing, Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation, and Natural Resources)
• Makes recommendations for improving functions and effectiveness of essential programs

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

GIS analysis

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, natural resources/conservation or related field

4 years of relevant professional planning work and project management experience (2 years for Senior Planner I)

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Microsoft Office proficiency

ESRI GIS experience

Driver's license preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Albemarle County is seeking a Senior Planner (Land Conservation) to perform high-complexity planning tasks, coordinate reviews, prepare technical reports, and support policy updates within the Department of Community Development in Charlottesville, VA.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 4 years of planning experience (2 years for Senior Planner I), with GIS and ESRI experience. Remote/hybrid work is allowed; a valid Virginia driver's license is preferred.