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Senior Planner

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Chesterfield
 VA
Postal Code
23832
Country
United States

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Description


Senior Planner

Hiring Range:  $51,083 - $69,156

Planning Department

Deadline:  5pm, October 18, 2018

Chesterfield County is seeking a Senior Planner to manage projects in support of the county's Comprehensive Plan, including plan amendments, zoning ordinance amendments, research and analysis, reports, presentations, and land use review and case management.  Establish and maintain contacts with citizens, staff and officials with effective working relationships in support of planning projects.  Conduct effective presentations regarding the comprehensive plan and related topics to staff, officials and citizens.  Perform other work as required.  Successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in planning, economics, environment, sociology or related field (master's degree preferred) along with at least two years of experience in areas such as project management, land development, zoning ordinance amendments; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Master's degree preferred and at least three years of planning/local government experience and/or AICP certification preferred.  Ideal candidates will be skilled in understanding the "big picture", be self-starters, creative, and visionary in solving community issues and approaches to community engagement.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong written and verbal communication skills; management of multiple projects; and ability to form effective working relationships with citizens, officials, staff, departments and agencies.  Ability to conduct research and analysis, including use of geographic information systems (GIS), and understanding of Census and demographics.  Knowledge of planning and land use principles, laws and zoning ordinances.  Extensive experience with use of personal computers and Microsoft Office 365 software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Share Point.  Position involves field work and before and after-hours meetings.  Knowledge of infographic and SketchUp software and skills preferred.  Good driving record required.  Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.  A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline.  Visit careers.chesterfield.gov to view instructions and to complete and submit an application.  (804) 748-1551.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

 
 

Experience


2+ to 5 years


This job is no longer active.

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