Planner I - II

Performs experienced advanced professional work participating in the development of various technical tasks in support of the Planning and Zoning team. There are three levels of Planner distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. 

• Participates in the development of projects, policies, and recommendations concerning the development of the County; responds to citizen, applicant, developer, and media inquiries related to planning matters related to the Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, and development cases.
• Provides support for county-wide planning activities and projects.
• Reviews plans and permits for compliance with zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Provides guidance to lawyers, engineers, developers, citizens, and others regarding planning and zoning matters.
• Coordinates communications and cooperation with other State and County agencies.
• Facilitates and coordinates citizen participation and promotes transparency in application reviews.
• Prepares reports and gives presentations to the Planning Commission involving conditional use permit applications, rezoning requests, and subdivision variance requests.
• Performs technical site inspections of projects.
• Assists the general public, City departments, local and state officials on planning, development and related matters; assists property owners in completing forms and applications.
• Represents County at public meetings.
• (Planner II) Performs independent and detailed work on projects, policies, and recommendations concerning the development of the County; takes lead roles on projects such as budget development, capital improvements plan, and Comprehensive Plan Review and provides guidance and training of staff.
• (Planner III) Performs complex, independent, and detailed work on projects, policies, and recommendations concerning the development of the County, and mentors and supervises team members as needed; oversees team-oriented projects such as ordinance revision, Comprehensive Plan review, and studies; takes a lead role on sensitive or significant legislative and administrative development applications for adherence to County goals and policies, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to compile and analyze technical and statistical information and prepare reports, plans, policies, ordinances, and other planning documents.
• Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly to large groups and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees, representatives of other public agencies, and the public.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to work as a team member. 
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, conceptual plans, and subdivision plats.

Position Level	KSA Requirements
Planner I	•      Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional planning; requirements for land development, engineering practices, and applicable procedures; some knowledge of economics, political science, sociology, and municipal finance as applied to professional planning.
Planner II	•    Considerable professional experience; master’s degree may substitute for some experience; AICP certification preferred; Considerable knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as well as planning-related ordinances, regulations, and policies. •     Demonstrated skill in making presentations to boards, commissions, and citizen groups, successful management of legislative review cases, review applications, and planning projects.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.

• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.