Planner

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering challenging and rewarding work as a Zoning Counter Planner in the Land Development Services Division. We are looking for a motivated individual who will be an integral part of a dynamic working team to help nurture and create a supportive, friendly, and good customer-oriented environment for the public and our staff. Prince William County values Leadership at all Levels. Come be a leader with us!

Would you like to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment? Prince William County’s Land Development Services Division is a highly motivated organization seeking to ensure that our customer’s experience is positive, efficient, and fast. We embrace change and actively engage our staff and community.

In this this role you will have the opportunity to grow professionally. As a learning organization, Prince William County will help you continuously develop your skills through training and special project assignments.

About This Role

Our Primary responsibilities are:

• Issuing zoning approvals upon receipt of zoning applications by researching the underlying zoning district and uses and interpreting the zoning ordinance, proffers, and special use permits.
• Assisting the public by answering zoning questions and providing guidance about processes and procedures.
  
  

This position provides customer service for clients electronically, in person and through telephone and email contact, reviews and processes commercial and residential zoning applications in accordance with the zoning ordinance and/or special use permits/rezoning proffers; ensures routing procedures are followed for routing customers to the zoning counter and other counter windows at other agencies; accepts and processes payments and reconciles daily receipts and prepares daily deposits. This position is responsible for review of plats, site/subdivision plans and other documents related to zoning ordinances and assisting customers with zoning ordinance interpretations, procedures, and the interpretation of proffers and special use permits.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related zoning experience.

Preferences

• At least two years of experience working in zoning, planning or a related field.
• Knowledge of the principals and concepts of planning and zoning and familiarity with terminology.
• Experience working with customers and providing customer service.
• Cash handling experience is a plus.
• Background working with the public in a local government setting.
  
  

Work Schedule

This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.

This position has the ability to telework 1-2 days per week after an initial probationary period.

• This is a telework eligible position that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.
  
  

Special Requirements

None

Starting Salary Range

$70,921.50 - $83,284.50