Planner I/II/III (Stormwater)

James City County • Williamsburg, VA

16h

About The Position

Performs experienced/advanced professional work, participating in the development of various technical tasks in support of the Stormwater and Resource Protection Division for the County. There are three levels of Planner I/II/III as distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. Planner I: $59,838 - $ 93,529/year DOQ Planner II: $64,066 - $ 100,292/year DOQ Planner III: $ 68,611 - $ 107,562/year DOQ Responsibilities Participates in the development of projects, policies and recommendations concerning development in environmentally sensitive areas of the County; works closely with citizens and businesses to address water quality and drainage issues; responds to citizen, applicant, developer and media inquiries related to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and Wetlands Ordinance for James City County and development cases as well as inquiries related to the Chesapeake Bay/Wetlands Board processes. Processes and reviews legislative and administrative development applications (rezonings, special use permits, subdivision plans, site plans, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area applications, etc.) for adherence to County goals and policies, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance requirements and watershed management plans, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases, to include making site visits and inspections; drafting and reviewing Conservation/Natural Open Space Easements; and reviewing and approving perennial stream determinations and resource protection area boundaries. Manages assigned projects and cases by coordinating and facilitating inter-departmental and inter-agency review (e.g., interactions with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission; reviewing Joint Permit Applications); presents assigned projects, reports, cases and other materials and acts as a liaison to local and regional committees, appointed boards and the Board of Supervisors, to also specifically include the Chesapeake Bay/Wetland Board; prepares materials and provides support to the Stormwater Program Advisory Committee as they assist stormwater programs. Provides guidance and training on stormwater materials; helps to maintain and organize training materials for the division; recommends improvement to training procedures and materials. Prepares information and data to meet the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program plan; coordinates data submissions from County agencies summarizing MS4 permit efforts and activities; prepares the annual MS4 Permit Program report for Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); ensures report fully reflects scope of permit activities. (Planner II) Performs independent and detailed work on projects, policies and recommendations concerning development in environmentally sensitive areas of the County and areas of the County regulated by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance. (Planner III) Performs complex, independent and detailed work on projects, policies and recommendations concerning the development of the County, and mentors team members as needed; oversees team-oriented projects and studies; takes a lead role on sensitive or significant legislative and administrative development applications for adherence to County goals and policies, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, civil engineering or other natural resource management field.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Knowledge of effective public relations practices, methods, and techniques; effective training practices, methods, and techniques and an ability to make effective presentations.
• Knowledge of integrated pest and nutrient management principles, methods and techniques as they relate to protecting and preserving County waterways.
• Knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as well as planning-related ordinances, regulations and policies; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to review technical site development plans and applications, and planning projects; analyze and interpret complex natural resources data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; compile and analyze technical and statistical information and prepare reports, plans, policies, ordinances and other planning documents; prepare and present technical information clearly to large groups and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees, representatives of other public agencies, and the public; negotiate effectively; work as a team member; read and interpret site plans, conceptual plans and subdivision plats.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of projects, policies and recommendations concerning development in environmentally sensitive areas of the County; works closely with citizens and businesses to address water quality and drainage issues; responds to citizen, applicant, developer and media inquiries related to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and Wetlands Ordinance for James City County and development cases as well as inquiries related to the Chesapeake Bay/Wetlands Board processes.
• Processes and reviews legislative and administrative development applications (rezonings, special use permits, subdivision plans, site plans, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area applications, etc.) for adherence to County goals and policies, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance requirements and watershed management plans, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases, to include making site visits and inspections; drafting and reviewing Conservation/Natural Open Space Easements; and reviewing and approving perennial stream determinations and resource protection area boundaries.
• Manages assigned projects and cases by coordinating and facilitating inter-departmental and inter-agency review (e.g., interactions with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission; reviewing Joint Permit Applications); presents assigned projects, reports, cases and other materials and acts as a liaison to local and regional committees, appointed boards and the Board of Supervisors, to also specifically include the Chesapeake Bay/Wetland Board; prepares materials and provides support to the Stormwater Program Advisory Committee as they assist stormwater programs.
• Provides guidance and training on stormwater materials; helps to maintain and organize training materials for the division; recommends improvement to training procedures and materials.
• Prepares information and data to meet the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program plan; coordinates data submissions from County agencies summarizing MS4 permit efforts and activities; prepares the annual MS4 Permit Program report for Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); ensures report fully reflects scope of permit activities.
• (Planner II) Performs independent and detailed work on projects, policies and recommendations concerning development in environmentally sensitive areas of the County and areas of the County regulated by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance.
• (Planner III) Performs complex, independent and detailed work on projects, policies and recommendations concerning the development of the County, and mentors team members as needed; oversees team-oriented projects and studies; takes a lead role on sensitive or significant legislative and administrative development applications for adherence to County goals and policies, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level