Planner at Campbell County – Rustburg, Virginia

PLANNER

FULL TIME

Rustburg, VA, US

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $65,000 Annually DOQ

Campbell County is currently seeking an experienced professional Planner to join our Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing excellent customer service while managing projects and overseeing processes related to planning and zoning. Makes a daily difference in the Campbell County organization and locality through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing improvement and accountability.

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

• Provides professional and technical assistance to the Community Development Director, Administrator, Board, and Planning Commission;
• Prepares and makes presentations to appropriate boards and commissions on matters requiring action;
• Gathers, interprets and prepares data for planning studies and reports;
• Assists with revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan;
• Works with affected individuals and agencies on the development of industrial and business parks, residential developments, and infrastructure improvements;
• Reviews and processes applications for various land use and development proposals;
• Approves subdivision plats and site plans;
• Makes necessary field inspections applicable to planning and development projects;
• Coordinates with other County, Regional or State offices, agencies or officials involved in or affected by zoning, subdividing or planning activities of the County;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field. Desired: Master’s degree in Planning or related field.
• One year of related experience.
• Must have or obtain certification from the Virginia Certified Planning Commissioner’s Program
• Additional education and/or training may be substituted where applicable.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License
• Completion of National Incident Management System (IS-100 and IS- 700 or NIMS equivalent) within 90 days of employment.

Core Skill Sets:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in order to explain policies and obtain cooperation.
• Thorough knowledge of the State statutes and County ordinances governing zoning, subdividing, planning, street naming, and related codes;
• Thorough knowledge of basic planning principles and practices;
• Ability to read and comprehend site plans, topography maps, plats, zoning and real estate maps, aerial photographs, and use engineering scales;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to stand for extended period and maneuver over varied terrains;
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with poise, in a firm, tactful, and impartial manner;
• Thorough understanding and ability to utilize the County’s adopted software platform.