Planner (staff coordinator) responsible for development review and related processes in urban and suburban areas of Fairfax County. Prepares analysis and staff recommendations on rezoning, special exception, special permit and/or variance applications, and/or requests relating to substantial conformance with those approvals. Job requirements include interpretation/evaluation of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable guidance/regulations relating to land use, transportation, public facilities, and environmental planning. Works and coordinates with applicants and staff on the review and evaluation of zoning applications. Prepares and presents detailed staff reports and/or determination letters on findings and recommendations to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Appeals, citizen groups and county agencies. Evaluates requests for proffer/development condition interpretations and responds to other requests for information. Addresses citizen and applicant questions as periodic planner-of-the-day on a reoccurring basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Any positions filled with this advertisement would be located in one of the branches within the Zoning Evaluation Division. The ideal candidate will be an entry level planner with good analytical, organizational and communication skills, who is looking for a position with the potential for growth and a varied range of job activities.
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a planning-related field; plus three years of experience in a planning-related field. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. The years of experience should include a minimum of two years of experience in the specific area of assignment, e.g., zoning evaluation, zoning administration, zoning enforcement, public facility, environmental and/or land use planning.
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Planner I (Grade S22, $54,761 - $91,269). The employment standards for the Planner I are: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent of: Graduation from an accredited, four-year college or university in a planning-related field. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Planner I. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Planner II.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong abilities in written and oral communications. Professional experience in the planning, zoning and site plan review fields. Experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite applications,. Master's degree in planning or a closely-related field and AICP Membership.