Senior Principal Planner - Public Facilities & Development

City of Alexandria, Virginia; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Principal Planner to lead the Public Facilities Development Team within the Department of Planning & Zoning. You will supervise professional planners and manage development reviews from concept through construction.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate with City Council, commissions and the public to advance major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree; at least five years of progressively responsible experience in urban or transportation planning.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple development projects.
• Experience presenting to municipal leaders and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of the assigned team.
• Guide assigned staff in the review of public and private development projects and in the preparation of special studies and policy initiatives.
• Implement and support the development team with completing One Start to streamline development review.
• Support the efforts of various departments implementing the City’s CIP.
• Review and edit detailed staff reports pertaining to development projects.
• Lead interdepartmental development review of complex, multi-disciplinary development cases.
• Monitor staff in the execution of contract management responsibilities for special projects and in the development of deliverables.
• Review and edit graphics for presentations and printed materials.
• Present to Planning Commission; City Council and other commissions, boards and public bodies.
• Give presentations to senior management within P&Z and senior management within the City; and
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS (Geographic Information System)

Adobe Suite

Job description

The City of Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Principal Planner to lead the Public Facilities Development Team within the Department of Planning & Zoning. You will supervise professional planners and manage development reviews from concept through construction.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate with City Council, commissions and the public to advance major infrastructure projects.