Planner I/II

City of Manassas • Manassas City Hall, VA

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About The Position

The Community Development Department is hiring a charismatic, energetic, team-oriented, and highly motivated professional to perform entry- to intermediate-level work involving land use and special topics such as housing and neighborhood planning, transportation, historic preservation, demographics, and land use planning in the City. The selected candidate will join a diverse planning team and have opportunities to work on special projects and engage with citizens. The role may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level based on the qualifications of the applicant pool. A language stipend is available for bilingual or multilingual skills. The position is open until filled.

The hiring range is $74,651.20–$102,648 for Planner I and $78,374.40–$107,785.60 for Planner II, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Planner I: Bachelor’s degree in City or Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Planner II: Bachelor’s degree in City or Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field, and three to five years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in local government; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or AICP within two years of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Be detail-oriented and have strong writing, math, communication, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual language skills; a language stipend is available.

Responsibilities

• Process and review site plan and zoning permits, special use permits, rezoning applications, architectural review board applications, and other land use applications.
• Respond to information requests from developers, City officials, staff, and the public.
• Prepare studies and reports, and deliver presentations about planning activities to the City Council, Planning Commission, and community organizations.
• Support implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and review and update it as required.
• Use software tools to conduct complex data analysis, build and edit GIS maps, and develop multimedia presentations and websites.

What This Job Offers

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