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Planning Manager

City of Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Salary : $80,454.40 - $90,500.80 Annually

Location : Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 5340 - (Feb 2025)

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Description

Are you searching for your next career move with an organization that values your subject-matter expertise while leading strategic transportation planning efforts? If so, consider applying to become the Public Works Planning Manager with the City of Harrisonburg!

The Public Works Planning Manager is a full-time exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $38.68 - $43.51 per hour (equivalent to $80,454 - $90,500 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications / experience and in compliance with City policy.

As the Planning Manager, you'll serve a vital role in overseeing transportation infrastructure safety, multimodal travel grants, and the review of design plans for transportation improvements in addition to managing transportation safety initiatives, traffic calming measures, and long-range planning. A detailed list of essential functions, along with the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities, for this position is available in the .

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban planning, urban design, engineering, or related field, and extensive (6 years) relevant professional experience in planning and / or engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

The following are preferred qualifications but are not required for consideration :

  • Experience in GIS and reading and comprehending street mapping and engineering / construction site plans.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
  • Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results :

  • DMV record check; and
  • Criminal background check.
  • Supplemental Information

    To Apply : All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, in order to be considered. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 02 / 18 / 2025)

    The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

    The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website

    What is your highest level of education?

  • Less than 10th Grade
  • Completed 10th Grade
  • Attended High School
  • High School Graduate
  • Attend College
  • College Graduate
  • Attended Graduate School
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate study beyond Master's
  • Ph.D. or professional degree
  • Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

  • No Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Commercial Learner's Permit
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)
  • How many years of relevant professional experience in planning and / or engineering do you possess?

  • I do not have any relevant professional experience.
  • I have some but less than 1 year of relevant professional experience.
  • I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • I have at least 3 years but less than 6 years of relevant professional experience.
  • I have 6 or more years of relevant professional experience.
  • Which of the following do you possess? Please select all that apply.

  • Experience in GIS and reading and comprehending street mapping and engineering / construction site plans
  • Supervisory experience
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
  • None of the Above
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