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SENIOR LAND USE PLANNER
Organization: Department of Planning and Zoning
Location: Fairfax County
Description:
Job # 12-0391
$59,976 to $79,969 (Grade S27)
As a senior planner, performs land use and urban design review of complex development applications for mixed use centers, such as Tysons Corner. Formulates and reviews special planning studies and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations to senior staff, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Formulates work programs, and serves as project manager or team leader on consultant studies and staff-directed planning efforts. Performs and oversees data collection and analysis using appropriate methodologies. Prepares and develops information on existing conditions and trends to be used in special studies, development review analysis and Plan monitoring. Prepares a variety of written materials including research reports, planning studies and evaluations, and public hearing items. Acts as liaison to citizens task forces. Makes presentations before the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and citizens groups. Represents the office on county and regional committees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a planning related field; plus four years of experience in a planning-related field, preferably in the specific area of assignment (e.g., zoning evaluation, zoning administration, zoning enforcement, public facility, environmental and/or land use planning). The years of experience should include a minimum of three years of experience in this area of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications: Extensive professional experience with a public planning agency in the design review of mixed use, transit-oriented development and revitalization proposals. Experience in the use of a personal computer for word processing, database management, and GIS and design applications. Ability to create as well as critique and improve site and building design concepts. Strong abilities in written and oral communications. Master's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture or closely related field.
Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Panel interview of top rated applicants. Applicants may be asked to provide samples of work. Finalist may be interviewed by the Director, Planning Division.
Note: Must be willing to participate in work assignments and meetings during the evening hours.
TO APPLY: Apply online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs by April 6, 2012. Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status or disabled veterans' status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance; TTY 703-222-7314. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Planning Director
Organization: Town of Christiansburg
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Description:
The Town of Christiansburg, Virginia is accepting applications for the full-time position of Planning Director. Position responsibilities include administration of Planning Department including staff supervision and budgeting, enforcing zoning and advertising ordinances, reviewing and assisting with permit applications, plan review, performing field inspections, recording minutes from meetings, preparing legal notifications, and more. Salary range starting at $54,000 for Planning Director (though may be advanced to Planning Director/Zoning Administrator) plus excellent benefits package including retirement, paid medical insurance, annual/sick leave, paid holidays, and more. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or other applicable fields, or equivalent knowledge and experience with municipal land use planning and code enforcement. The Town will accept applications with resume until 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Christiansburg Town Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Application and complete job description available at Town Hall or on our website at: www.christiansburg.org. The Town of Christiansburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Planner II
Organization: Fauquier County, Department of Community Development
Location: Warrenton VA
Description:
Fauquier County is currently seeking a planner. Located in the Virginia Piedmont, the County has a long established planning philosophy of developing thriving service districts surrounded by active agriculture. The County also seeks to preserve environmental and historic resources while encouraging economic development. Planners are therefore involved in a great variety of challenging cases and projects.
This position within the Planning Division of the Department of Community Development is responsible for providing case management and analysis of special exceptions and rezonings; preparing Comprehensive Plan amendments and small area plans; analyzing environmental and demographic information; conducting various research and special projects; and providing technical assistance to citizens, developers, boards and commissions.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or closely related field with a Master’s degree preferred; minimum 3 years of experience that includes long range or current planning; knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning; ability to collect and analyze technical information and prepare technical reports; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and familiarity with GIS and Microsoft Office.
This is a career ladder position. Minimum starting salary is $49,588, with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position closes on May 23, 2012.
Interested applicants must submit an on-line Fauquier County classified application, available on the County's website:
Planner II
Organization: City of Suffolk
Location: Planning and Community Development
Description:
City of Suffolk, named one of America’s 100 Best Small Cities to Live for 2010 by CNN Money Magazine, invites you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. As Planner II, you will perform independent work in the preparation of analytical reports and recommendations on current planning issues such as rezoning and conditional use permit requests and subdivision/site plan reviews and performing special assignments with specific responsibility for major segments of the comprehensive planning program. Work also involves reviewing site plans involving major industrial/commercial development projects, ensuring compliance of plans/projects with City code requirements, providing support for various boards/commissions, and assisting in supervising lower-level planners.
The successful candidate will be passionate, dedicated and committed to the profession of Planning, as well as have demonstrated skills and abilities in communicating clearly and concisely to express planning concepts and principles in a way that educates public officials and the community. There has never been a better time to work in Suffolk! Are you the candidate we’re looking for? Apply today and learn more about our total compensation package!
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, or Public Administration with 3 years previous experience and/or training that includes urban/regional planning, and site plan review.
Salary: $45,487 – $57,995
Closing date: Open until filled
To apply and for more information, complete an application online at www.suffolkva.us by clicking on the Employment link. Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
