Senior Planner - Proffer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington, D.C., Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Loudoun County has diverse planning challenges and opportunities, from the development of transit-oriented urban neighborhoods around Metrorail stations to land-conservation and rural planning initiatives in the rural west. The Department of Planning and Zoning focuses on providing high quality customer service and offers unique opportunities to gain diverse experience in the planning profession, including implementing a new comprehensive plan and Zoning Ordinance, reviewing and processing of a variety of land development applications, providing solutions to a broad range of complex land use issues, and streamlining the County's legislative review processes.

Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine's prestigious ranking of America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, including atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions, and workplace environment.

The Loudoun County Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a qualified professional for the position of Senior Planner on the Proffer Management Team in the Zoning Administration Division. The Proffer Management Team reviews and implements complex proffer agreements that mitigate impacts associated with medium to large-scale development projects in the County. As a member of the Proffer Management Team, you will work closely with applicants, staff from a variety of County agencies, and the public, as well as the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The County relies on the Proffer Management Team to monitor and ensure that land development projects meet commitments during such development.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing a variety of complex land development applications for proffer conformance and implementation; working with applicants to understand proffer commitments and ensure proffer compliance; resolving proffer issues; assisting the public and County staff with general proffer inquiries; applying technical and analytical skills to research and prepare clear and accurate proffer determinations; processing appeals of proffer determinations and proffer violations to the Board of Supervisors; providing support to major economic development projects; participating in other special projects; and assisting other staff with the preparation and review of work products.

The successful candidate must be customer service focused and detail oriented. They must exhibit excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills; facilitation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants, the public, and elected and appointed officials; and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain product quality while managing multiple assignments.

This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field, (e.g., Public Administration, Public Policy, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering) and five (5) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience; OR a master's degree in Planning or related field and three (3) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience.

Preference will be given for American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership and Certified Zoning Administrator (CZA) certification through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO). Knowledge of planning and land use in Virginia is also desirable.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal, credit, and DMV background checks. Teleworking is an option after an initial training period. Relocation assistance is available to successful candidates who live more than 40 miles away.

Occasional attendance at night meetings is expected.