Planner II

Job Announcement

The mission of the Department of Planning and Development is to promote livable communities which enhance the quality of life for the present and the future. Our purpose is to provide proposals, advice, and assistance on land use, development review, and zoning issues to those who make decisions on such issues in Fairfax County.

This professional urban planner will be primarily responsible for the review and coordination of land use and zoning applications requiring approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals and / or the Board of Supervisors through a public hearing process along with related responsibilities in the Zoning Evaluation Division, including :

• Serves as the staff coordinator (project manager) and coordinates the review of rezoning, special exception, special permit, and / or variance applications with county staff and applicants.
• Coordinates review and analysis of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable guidance / regulations relating to land use, transportation, public facilities, stormwater management, site planning, urban design, and environmental planning.
• Prepares evaluation and staff recommendations in detailed staff reports and presents findings to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Appeals, citizen groups, and county agencies.
• Addresses inquiries from the public as periodic planner-of-the-day.
• Performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will be an entry to mid- level planner with good analytical, organizational, and communication skills, who is looking for a position with the potential for growth and a varied range of job activities.

Note :

The salary for this position will generally not exceed the midpoint of the advertised salary range ($96,167.14).

Individual must be willing to participate in occasional work assignments and meetings during the evening hours.

In accordance with current Fairfax County telework and personnel policies, this position is eligible for partial telework. Telework enrollment and continuance are subject to supervisor approval and county policy.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a planning related field; plus two years of experience in a planning-related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's degree in planning or a closely related field and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership. Public sector planning experience in zoning administration, zoning evaluation, development review, or land use planning, and experience reviewing complex plans, development plans, survey plats, and other zoning related legal documents. Strong written and oral communication skills, and experience presenting information to government entities, various committees, and the public. Experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Position is primarily sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items under 15 lbs. in weight. Work assignments may also require that the employee make site visits and inspections . All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO / AA / TTY.

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