Senior Planner- Land use Review

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County Planning Office is seeking a Senior Planner who is a highly motivated team player with strong planning skills, project management experience, excellent judgment, and an innovative mindset to tackle complex planning challenges. This is a position in the Land Use Review division, which reviews and provides case management services for rezoning and special use permit applications from initial submission to preparing reports that include staff recommendations for presentation to the Planning Commission through final action by the Board of County Supervisors regarding the application. The Senior Planner works under general supervision and exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex responsibilities spanning the entire spectrum of the planning function and exercising primary responsibility for the review and evaluation of land use entitlement and minor modification applications, as well as other special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Land Use Review. The incumbent also provides recommendations to the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Supervisors, negotiates on behalf of the County, and provides staff support to local and regional boards, committees, and commissions.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D and 6 years of planning-related experience.
The equivalent combination of education and related work experience (including internships) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in planning, urban and regional planning, or a closely related field.
A master's degree and AICP certification are preferred, along with land development and planning experience.
Knowledge of the practices, theories, methods, and objectives of local and regional planning, research techniques and methods, drafting, and engineering designs.
Experience working with land use applications that involve rezonings and special use permits.
Experience working independently and leading teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare accurate and concise reports, and to present data in an effective manner.
Direct experience in local government and communicating with policymakers, senior-level managers, interdepartmental staff, and intergovernmental entities.
Experience with technical writing, presenting, facilitating, negotiating, explaining, planning terms and processes to constituents, and working as a team member.
Be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on a wide variety of planning topics.
Knowledge of zoning and development regulations and strong research skills.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and preparing reports for land development applications as part of the land entitlement process.
Research and develop reports that evaluate public and private projects involving the full range of land uses in the County (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.); verify the accuracy of applications; evaluate consistency with plans and policies of the County region.
Presenting to a range of small and large audiences, and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
Production of Staff Reports and Memoranda.
Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
Represent the agency at regularly scheduled public meetings, some of which may take place outside normal work hours.

Benefits

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
Optional Group Life Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).