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(May work in other functional areas such as long-range planning, transportation planning, zoning, development review, natural and cultural resource management, and/or historic preservation). Position requires frequent contact with the public, developers, officials, and other internal customers including divisions within Community Development, and other governmental & quasi-governmental agencies. Manages or assists projects of significant scale and visibility in collaboration with other County departments, including policy and code updates.\nEssential Functions: \nCoordinates, reviews, or manages applications and projects of moderate to high complexity;\nLead reviewer and contact for site development plans, subdivision plats, special use permits, zoning map amendments, special exceptions, easement proposals, wireless communication towers, and other application types\nCoordinates application review across the department and partner agencies\nPrepares and delivers technical reports and presentations to the public and elected officials\nLeads or assists with County policy updates, including the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans, and Resource Plans\nProvides support to, or leadership for, appointed committees, boards, and authorities\nInterprets applicable County regulations, including zoning and subdivision regulations, in order to provide accurate feedback to applicants\nResearches and analyzes the physical, social and economic impacts of proposed development projects, policies, or plans and develops appropriate recommendations\nRepresents the County in various public meetings, ranging from neighborhood meetings to Board and Commission meetings\nCoordinates meetings with developers, the public, and Staff in the development review or planning process\nProvides technical assistance, guidance, and information to the public, land developers, design professionals, associates, boards/commissions and other governmental agencies regarding the development review process, County regulations, long-range planning, application procedures and processing, and related issues\nResearches and analyzes information from the following sources to develop appropriate recommendations and guidance on applications and other project initiatives:Input from community members,\nInput from internal and external reviewing authorities,\nDemographics, physical, social, and economic impacts,\nUrban and rural land-use patterns,\nGeographic data using GIS software such as ArcPro,\nComprehensive plan recommendations,\nImpacts on cultural, historic, and natural resources,\nUrban design,\nSite visits, and\nInfrastructure impacts and considerations.\n\nAnalyzes demographic information; summarizes and presents information and trends; updates databases; creates graphic representations of data, plans, diagrams, maps, design concepts, and processes; and creates graphic layout and text for templates, reports, presentations, and other related work products\nAssists with or designs, coordinates, and presents information and activities for community engagement events, both in-person and virtual\nAssists in development of policies for functional areas (including but not limited to Master Plan updates, Housing, Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation, and Natural Resources)\nMakes recommendations for improving functions and effectiveness of essential programs\nCompetency: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: \nKnowledge of the principles and practices of urban and rural planning\nComprehensive knowledge of pertinent local, Federal and State laws and related regulations\nProficient with independent research, analysis and formulation of recommendations\nStrong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills required\nCoordinate the review of complex projects and ability to clearly and thoroughly present the results effectively in oral, written and graphic form, even under adversarial conditions\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, County officials, representatives of other agencies and members of the general public\nIndependently manage complex projects and/or provide support to project managers\nReview proposals for compliance with regulations and guidelines; for example, subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with subdivision and zoning ordinances.\nRequired Education and Experience: \nMaster’s degree with a major in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, natural resources/conservation or a related field\nFour (4) years of relevant professional planning work and project management experience (Two (2) years of experience for Senior Planner I)\nOR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities\nComputer experience necessary:Proficiency with Microsoft office suite\nESRI products and/or navigating GIS web\n\nSome experience and ability to use spreadsheets and databases.\nPossession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications/Certifications: \nAICP preferred.\nPhysical and Mental Requirements: \nTypically involves walking/standing in an office environment to meet public, give presentations, work with other departments, and retrieving files.\nSite visits may involve walking in fairly rugged terrain.\nSite visits may be required during adverse weather conditions.\nField work and site visits require spatial interpretation, judging heights, distances, slopes and the like.\nInvolves light lifting up to 30 pounds.\nOther physical activities including use of computers and motor vehicle operation.\nFrequent and regular contacts made at all levels of county staff and the general public.\nCommunication may require diplomacy, persuasion and tact, including conflict resolution under adversarial conditions.\nAttend and present at meetings both during and outside of normal business hours.\nRemote Work: \nThis position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.\nSalary Range: \nThe hiring range for the Senior Planner II position is approx. $80,199.00 - $88,641.00 per year and for the Senior Planner I position is approx. $74,259,00 - $82,075.00 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. 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