Senior Planning Strategist - Land Use & Transportation

County of Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Culpeper seeks an experienced planning professional to oversee the department’s long-range planning, current land use activities, and policy development. You will advise boards, manage planning staff, and coordinate with regional partners to implement transportation and land use initiatives.

Requirements include a master’s degree in planning (or related field) with 5+ years of experience; AICP is preferred. A Virginia driver’s license and clean background are mandatory.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in planning or a closely related field with at least five years of experience.
• AICP Certification preferred.
• Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and information to boards, commissions, and elected officials on planning issues.
• Oversee and coordinate revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
• Assist in long-range planning and policy formulation for land use and transportation.
• Conduct research and prepare planning reports and analyses for various initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Planning Commission and other entities on policy discussions and meetings.

Skills

Innovative

Detail-oriented

High-priority work

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Reading comprehension

Project management

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Public participation

Education

Master's degree in planning or related field

AICP Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Database management

Transportation planning modeling

Job description

The County of Culpeper seeks an experienced planning professional to oversee the department’s long-range planning, current land use activities, and policy development. You will advise boards, manage planning staff, and coordinate with regional partners to implement transportation and land use initiatives.

Requirements include a master’s degree in planning (or related field) with 5+ years of experience; AICP is preferred. A Virginia driver’s license and clean background are mandatory.