Senior Review Planner — Land Use & Development Policy

Chester-County-of-Pennsylvania; Westtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a senior level planner to review subdivision and land development plans, land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans under Act 247. The role focuses on consistency with Landscapes3 and providing professional planning guidance to municipal partners.

The position operates in a hybrid work environment, with responsibilities including leading projects, directing staff, and presenting findings at public meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning or related field.
• Eight or more years of job-related experience with a minimum of three years in Pennsylvania.
• AICP Certification including APA and local chapter membership.
• Thorough understanding of professional planning ethics.
• Advanced understanding of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247) and local government structure.
• Experience with preparing for, managing, and presenting at public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects with content, schedules, and assignments.
• As lead project planner, coordinate and manage project team assignments.
• Collaborate with planning partners to address planning issues facing the county.
• Recommend policy and implementation strategies for land use, community facilities, housing, transportation, and resource protection.
• Analyze data and apply findings to interpret planning issues and develop planning policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Team supervision

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Planning

AICP Certification

Tools

GIS

ArcView

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a senior level planner to review subdivision and land development plans, land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans under Act 247. The role focuses on consistency with Landscapes3 and providing professional planning guidance to municipal partners.

The position operates in a hybrid work environment, with responsibilities including leading projects, directing staff, and presenting findings at public meetings.