Are you interested in planning for a diverse, dynamic and growing community? The Planning Office is looking for a Principal Planner, who is highly motivated team player with strong land planning skills, who embraces innovative thinking, who demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the planning field, and who thrives in a diverse, collaborative, and dynamic environment. The Current Planning Division reviews and provides case management services for rezoning and special use permit applications from... more details
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Are you interested in planning for a diverse, dynamic and growing community? The Planning Office is looking for a Principal Planner, who is highly motivated team player with strong land planning skills, who embraces innovative thinking, who demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the planning field, and who thrives in a diverse, collaborative, and dynamic environment. The Current Planning Division 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.
Prince William County is the 2nd largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list. We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision.
We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:
The Virginia Retirement System
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
Coverage of infertility treatments
"Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
Flexible spending programs
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Life insurance
11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
And so much more!
Put your excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to great use and join a team that values quality service, integrity, and accountability in an organization where you can make a difference in the community by being a public servant. Prince William County Government...See Yourself Here! About This Role: The Principal Planner position performs difficult professional and technical work involving land development review cases of broad scope and substantial complexity, 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. You will work as a senior member on a 11-person Current Planning team under the supervision of the Current Planning manager. You will work largely independently, leading the county’s review/evaluation of rezoning and special use permit proposals. This position requires excellent research, communication, organizational, writing, critical thinking, project management, and analytical skills.
Reviewing and preparing reports for land development applications as part of the land entitlement process.
Reading and interpreting plans, grading plans, zoning and parcel maps, and subdivision plats.
Conducting research and analysis and providing reports and recommendations to the senior planning staff.
Communicating with the Public and representing land use policy interests of the County.
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.
Increase outreach and community partner involvement.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D and 7 years of experience and/or education related toprofessional planning with interpreting/administering current planning regulations, and/or project management for large projects.
Preferences:
An educational background in Planning, Management, Public Administration, Urban Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; a master’s degree and AICP certification is preferred, along with land development and planning experience.
Experience working independently and leading teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to build consensus, have the ability to analyze and interpret policies, and manage projects/applications.
Enjoy working in a creative learning environment and have the ability to meet deadlines and be able to handle multiple project simultaneously in a fast paced work environment.
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.
Experience in community outreach, engagement, and facilitation.
Knowledge of zoning and development regulations including experience writing and editing zoning code, and strong research skills.
Special Requirements: None Work Schedule: Full time with occasional evening Public Hearings Starting Salary Range:
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