Principal Planner
About The Position
The Principal Planner position is primarily responsible for supervising a team of professional planners and performing regulatory review of public facilities and other development plans from concept phase through construction in the Planning & Zoning's Development Planning Division. The Principal Planner will work with the Division Chief and other Principal Planners to manage work assignments within the Division; lead communications and meetings on development cases; oversee the review of letters, staff reports and presentations prepared by their review team; and present recommendations to City Council, Planning Commission and various civic groups. This planning position will be responsible for a wide range of development projects, as well as working within an interdisciplinary team environment to bring new planning efforts forward. The Principal Planner for this position will lead a team assigned to the Potomac Yard area of the City and handle all applications for public facilities, including schools, parks, and major infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Four-Year College Degree
- at least five years of progressively responsible experience in urban or transportation planning and management of large-scale urban projects
- completion of college-level courses in urban planning, transportation or transit planning, public administration, engineering, geography, or a related field
- any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Thorough knowledge of urban planning, urban design, zoning administration, and project management
- ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- proactive team leadership skills
- significant knowledge of construction methods, documents and materials
- strong analytical skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and Geographic Information System programs
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in urban planning, public administration, engineering, geography, or a related field
- five or more years of direct management experience with development review and construction approvals for complex, urban development projects
- at least three years of experience in presenting to municipal leaders, commissions and community groups
- American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) or similar architecture/landscape architecture certification
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
- Perform related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
