Planner II (maybe underfilled)
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA
- Salary
- $58,451.95 - $97,420.54 Annually
- Closing date
- Mar 4, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Conducts public facility reviews, policy and land use planning studies and other initiatives as assigned in support of the division's efforts to maintain the public facility and land use elements of the county's Comprehensive Plan. Researches planning, zoning, and existing conditions of individual properties or areas related to public facilities, Plan amendments, and land use studies. Collects and analyzes data, conducts site visits, development review analysis and/or Plan amendment monitoring activities. Works closely with other reviewing agencies as needed. Prepares a variety of written and graphic materials including research reports and staff reports for, and in support of, public facility reviews, Plan amendments and planning studies. Makes presentations to senior staff, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, task forces and/or citizens groups.
Position may be underfilled as a Planner I; the underfill requirements are stated below in the employment standards section.
Note: The salary offer for the position will not exceed the mid-point of the salary range for the Planner II or the underfill classification.
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.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Planner I (Grade S21, $50,739 to $84,565).
The employment standards for the Planner I are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: graduation from an accredited, four-year college or university in a planning-related field.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
With or without reasonable accommodation. Work is generally sedentary, may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items under 15 pounds in weight. Work assignments may also require that the employee make site visits.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in planning or closely-related field. Progressively responsible professional experience in comprehensive land use planning. Strong abilities in written and oral communications. Ability to handle multiple deadlines. Experience using word processing, e-mail, database and GIS software. Experience working in a local government planning office.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include a written exercise.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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