Planner - Zoning

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering challenging and rewarding work as a Planner in the Land Development Services Division. We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual who will help foster a supportive, welcoming, and customer-focused environment for both the public and our staff. At Prince William County, we believe that Leadership Happens at All Levels. Join our team and have the opportunity to make a difference while leading with purpose! Would you like to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment? Prince William County’s Land Development Services Division is a highly motivated organization seeking to ensure that our customers’ experience is positive, efficient, and fast. We embrace change and actively engage our staff and community. The candidate selected for this role will have the opportunity to grow professionally. As a learning organization, Prince William County will help you continuously develop your skills through training and special project assignments. Demonstrate your leadership skills by being team lead on the zoning counter and provide guidance and support to team members. Issue zoning approvals upon receipt of zoning applications by researching the underlying zoning district and uses and interprets the zoning ordinance, proffers, and special use permits. Assist the public by answering zoning questions and providing guidance about processes and procedures. This position provides customer service for customers via telephone, in-person and email contact. You will conduct thorough reviews and process zoning applications in accordance with the zoning ordinance and/or special use permits/rezonings; ensure routing procedures are followed for routing customers to the zoning counter and other service counter windows at other agencies; accept and process payments and reconcile daily receipts and prepares daily deposits. This position is a lead position at the zoning counter and is responsible for review and critique of the work products of the zoning technician and zoning planners and is a supporting role for the zoning technicians, assisting them with zoning ordinance interpretations and the interpretation of proffers and special use permits.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
5 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working in zoning, planning or a related field.
Knowledge of the principles and concepts of planning and zoning and familiarity with terminology.
Experience working with customers and providing customer service.
Cash handling experience is a plus.
Background working with the public in a local government setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate your leadership skills by being team lead on the zoning counter and provide guidance and support to team members.
Issue zoning approvals upon receipt of zoning applications by researching the underlying zoning district and uses and interprets the zoning ordinance, proffers, and special use permits.
Assist the public by answering zoning questions and providing guidance about processes and procedures.
Conduct thorough reviews and process zoning applications in accordance with the zoning ordinance and/or special use permits/rezonings.
Ensure routing procedures are followed for routing customers to the zoning counter and other service counter windows at other agencies.
Accept and process payments and reconcile daily receipts and prepares daily deposits.
Review and critique of the work products of the zoning technician and zoning planners.
Assist zoning technicians with zoning ordinance interpretations and the interpretation of proffers and special use permits.