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Principal Planner - Zoning Administration
Loudoun County
Planning and Zoning
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Salary
$90,927.05 - $163,668.69
per year
Type
Full Time
More Planning & Development jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage zoning rules in a fast-growing county by reviewing development projects, advising on regulations, and collaborating with officials and the public to ensure plans fit local laws.
You'll handle tasks like processing applications for changes or appeals and supporting big economic projects.
It's a great fit for someone experienced in urban planning who enjoys problem-solving in a team-oriented, busy setting.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
- Experience in zoning administration, land development review, or ordinance interpretation
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with applicants, boards, commissions, county staff, and the public
- Proficiency in preparing zoning determination letters, processing variances and appeals
- Project management experience with zoning ordinance amendments and special projects
Full Job Description
Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine’s prestigious ranking of America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, including atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions, and workplace environment.
Requirements
Loudoun County, Virginia’s Department of Planning and Zoning is recruiting a Principal Planner in the Zoning Administration division. The Department is focused on providing high quality customer service and offers unique opportunities to gain in-depth and diverse experience in the planning profession. The ideal candidate prioritizes problem solving and collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment.As a member of the Zoning Administration team, you will work closely with applicants, the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Zoning Ordinance Committee, staff from a variety of County agencies, and the public. Primary responsibilities will include: providing support to major economic development projects; working with potential clients to understand the Zoning Ordinance; reviewing a variety of land development applications for zoning conformance, researching and preparing zoning determination letters, processing variance and appeal applications, serving as project manager in the preparation and processing of Zoning Ordinance amendments, participating in other special projects, and assisting other staff with the preparation and review of work products.
This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field; four (4) years of related work experience in professional planning or a related field; one (1) year of supervisory experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.The successful candidate must be customer service focused and exhibit excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills; facilitation and problem-solving skills; the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants, the public, as well as elected and appointed officials; the ability to meet deadlines and maintain product quality while managing multiple assignments.
Preference will be given for membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and for being a Certified Zoning Administrator (CZA) through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO). Knowledge of planning and land use in Virginia is also desirable.
Additional Information
Attendance at night meetings will be expected.
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