Planner

Job Title: Planner

The first review of applications will begin on September 28. All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration. Planner: Coordinates and assists with the implementation of various City programs and plans for the Planning & Community Development Department.

Examples of Duties

Assists the Director and Assistant Director in developing community outreach initiatives, planning studies, and reports in support of department plans, programs, and regulations.

Reviews the submission of zoning permits.

Reviews or assists with the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.

Researches and collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics relevant to the department's objectives.

Coordinates and implements the City's Home Repair program using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded to the City, including contract management with City vendors, with oversight by the Director or Assistant Director.

Prepares correspondence for zoning matters, as needed.

Assists with research and writing of ordinance amendments.

Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing plans, as assigned.

Attends evening and weekend meetings, as assigned, and assists in the preparation of draft minutes for Boards and Commission meetings staffed by the Planning & Community Development Department.

Manages and updates department databases.

Develops and submits grant applications, as assigned.

Addresses public and professional inquiries.

Other duties as required.

Education & Experience

Two years of college or Associate's Degree and five to less than ten years related experience or, A Bachelor's Degree and two or five years of directly related experience or, A Master's Degree and less than two years of directly related experience.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation by the American Planning Association is desirable.

Certified Zoning Official (CZO) designation by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials is desirable.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CDBG experience desirable.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance – The Local Choice

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.

Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features

Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.

Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service - Day(s) EarnedPer Month - Max. AnnualAccrual Days - Max. Days forCarry Forward

0 – 5 Years - 1 - 12 - 24

Over 5 Years - 1¼ - 15 - 30

Over 10 Years - 1½ - 18 - 36

Over 20 Years - 1¾ - 21 - 42

Paid Sick Leave

All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group Benefits

Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax: - Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA) - Disability

Cancer - Term Life

Accident - Whole Life

Medical Bridge - Student Loan Forgiveness Program

* Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

Bi-weekly payday

Virginia Credit Union membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)

VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)

Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.