Senior Planner- Land Use Review

Prince William County; Virginia; Presencial; USD 88.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

VRS retirement

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

PSLF eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Prince William County is seeking a Senior Planner to lead complex land use entitlement reviews within the Land Use Review division. The role involves evaluating rezonings and special use permits, preparing reports with staff recommendations, and presenting to the Planning Commission and Board of County Supervisors.

Strong planning judgment, project management, and independent work style are essential. The position requires 6+ years of planning experience and may require evening public hearings.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in planning, urban and regional planning or closely related field.
• Master's degree and AICP certification preferred.
• Experience with rezonings and special use permits.
• Knowledge of local/state/federal planning laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead teams and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Review land development applications and prepare staff reports.
• Research reports evaluating land use, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Present findings to Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
• Produce staff reports and memoranda within deadlines.
• Represent the agency at public meetings, including evenings.

Conocimientos

Planning experience

Project management

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Research techniques

Zoning and development regulations

Independent work / self-starter

Educación

Bachelor's degree in planning, urban and regional planning

Master's degree in planning or related field

AICP certification

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Are you passionate about shaping the future of a diverse, growing, and vibrant community? Prince William County Planning Office is seeking a Senior Planner who is a highly motivated team player with strong planning skills, project management experience, excellent judgment, and an innovative mindset to tackle complex planning challenges. This is a position in the Land Use Review division, which reviews and provides case management services for rezoning and special use permit applications from initial submission to preparing reports that include staff recommendations for presentation to the Planning Commission through final action by the Board of County Supervisors regarding the application.

About This Role

The Senior Planner works under general supervision and exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex responsibilities spanning the entire spectrum of the planning function and exercising primary responsibility for the review and evaluation of land use entitlement and minor modification applications, as well as other special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Land Use Review. The incumbent also provides recommendations to the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Supervisors, negotiates on behalf of the County, and provides staff support to local and regional boards, committees, and commissions.

Routine Tasks In This Role Include

• Reviewing and preparing reports for land development applications as part of the land entitlement process.
• Research and develop reports that evaluate public and private projects involving the full range of land uses in the County (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.); verify the accuracy of applications; evaluate consistency with plans and policies of the County region.
• Presenting to a range of small and large audiences, and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Production of Staff Reports and Memoranda.
• Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Represent the agency at regularly scheduled public meetings, some of which may take place outside normal work hours.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D and 6 years of planning-related experience. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience (including internships) may be considered.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in planning, urban and regional planning, or a closely related field.
• A master's degree and AICP certification are preferred, along with land development and planning experience.
• Knowledge of the practices, theories, methods, and objectives of local and regional planning, research techniques and methods, drafting, and engineering designs.
• Experience working with land use applications that involve rezonings and special use permits.
• Experience working independently and leading teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare accurate and concise reports, and to present data in an effective manner.
• Direct experience in local government and communicating with policymakers, senior-level managers, interdepartmental staff, and intergovernmental entities.
• Experience with technical writing, presenting, facilitating, negotiating, explaining, planning terms and processes to constituents, and working as a team member.
• Be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on a wide variety of planning topics.
• Knowledge of zoning and development regulations and strong research skills.

Special Requirements

None

Work Schedule

Full-time with occasional evening Public Hearings

Starting Salary Range

$88,000 to $101,000

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees