What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner II position at Spotsylvania County- VA?
Salary : $61,755.35 - $87,692.61 Annually
Location : Spotsylvania, VA
Job Type : Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number : 02509
Department : Planning & Zoning
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, performs professional planning and land development review work for the County's Planning and Zoning Department. Reviews rezoning, special use, site plans, and plats for both residential and non-residential projects, and other development proposals to ensure compliance with relevant ordinances, standards, plans, policies, and the Comprehensive Plan. Assists in updates to the Comprehensive Plan and its implementation. Serves as a team member and / or team leader in self-directed work teams engaged in planning projects and or plan reviews. For public hearing involved cases, presents findings and recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors and other commissions and committees, as assigned. Short Range (SR) Planner I reports to the Director of Planning and Zoning, and Long Range (LR) Planner II reports to the Long Range Planning Manager.
Special Duties & Responsibilities
SHORT RANGE (SR) PLANNER II
- Reviews plats and site plans ensuring compliance with the County's land use ordinances and standards.
- Manages and reviews rezoning and special use applications and certificates of appropriateness for compliance with regulatory standards and the County Comprehensive Plan's goals and objectives.
- Prepares staff reports and memos and makes oral presentations summarizing relevant issues and recommends action to the Planning Commission, County Board of Supervisors, Historic Preservation Commission, and other commissions as warranted. Presents reports and recommendations to the Commissions and Board at regularly scheduled public meetings.
- Coordinates the review of applications by regulatory agencies to determine impacts on current and planned public services, infrastructure, and operations and recommends ways to mitigate any negative or adverse impacts.
- Assists in the update of the Comprehensive Plan and its implementation.
- Receives and responds to a variety of inquiries from the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, County staff, applicants, developers and real estate professionals, market researchers, and the general public. Provides information, answers questions, and explains policies, procedures, standards, and related regulations.
- Serves as a team member in performing special studies and reports.
- Assists with writing land use policies and regulations for inclusion into ordinances and Comprehensive Plan; researches and prepares information on various planning-related topics.
- Participates in and / or assists in the support of various County and regional committees, as needed.
- Acts as a technical resource to Planning Technicians and assists in the orientation and training of Planner I positions.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of assigned duties including setting up and maintaining files; preparing forms, handouts, and checklists, preparing correspondence, etc.
- Participates in training and continued education, reviews legislation, journals, and periodicals to remain abreast of the latest laws, trends in the market, and the latest techniques for skill enhancement.
- Meets with other staff members, departments, outside agencies, and community contacts to gather information necessary to help gain input to formulate a variety of County planning initiatives.
- Conducts internet and County intranet-based GIS analysis at minimum.
- Attends evening meetings as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Training & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in professional planning work and / or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.
A member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) Certified Zoning Official, or other related professional certification including but not limited to American Institute of Architects (AIA) or American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) preferred.
Special Requirements
LR : LONG RANGE, SR : SHORT RANGE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, calculator, copier, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are those for light work. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination. Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and / or hear : (talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by ear).
The following programs offered by Spotsylvania County provide our employees with benefits that promote employee health, well-being and financial stability, now and in the future. The County's variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Insurance Plans
Life Insurance Opt-Out Program
Paid Holidays Paid Leave
Sick Leave Bank
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Tuition Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans
Salary : $61,755 - $87,693
