What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner II - Current Planning position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Planner II - Current Planning
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PLANNING
Division
PLANNING
Requisition Number
2025055
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE14
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$61,946-$82,079, depending on experience.
Job Description
The City of Chesapeake’s Planning Department is seeking a motivated planning professional to join our team. This position acts as a project manager and provides professional analysis used by the Planning Commission and City Council to make discretionary land use decisions. The Planner II position performs professional planning functions related to land use applications such as Planned Unit Developments, Text Amendments to City Code, subdivision plat review, rezonings, conditional use permits, and site and subdivision plan reviews.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with plan review and the public hearing process for land development, and demonstrated leadership characteristics are preferred.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks. Apply today and join us in making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, work, learn, farm, and play.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with plan review and the public hearing process for land development, and demonstrated leadership characteristics are preferred.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks. Apply today and join us in making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, work, learn, farm, and play.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in planning or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/27/2025
Job Close Date
02/09/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
N = Never
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
N = Never
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $61,946 - $82,079
