Planner I/II

Requisition ID: 48580 Work Location: Planning - Municipal Center Pay Range: See Salary Information Below Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am -5:00pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 3/4/26 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Planner I/II position to support the Planning Commission, which is an 11 member body appointed by the City Council to review land use and zoning matters in Virginia Beach.

This position will be filled as a Planner I or Planner II. To view the official Planner I ($57,012.80 - $72,685.60) job description click here and the job description for Planner II ($62,857.60 - $80,142.40) click here.

Duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and present reports for public hearings to various boards or commissions.
• Prepare reports and maps on topics such as land use, zoning, area planning, comprehensive planning, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, urban design, and wetlands.
• Provide spatial analysis to be utilized for area and comprehensive plans.
• Serve as staff liaison to various City Council appointed boards, commissions, and committees to ensure development follows proper guidelines.
• Evaluate or assist in the evaluation of re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, and other proposals.
• Coordinate community review of public and private development projects.
• Assist with the development of architectural and design guidelines as related to land use.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
• Interpret the zoning ordinance and the City Council requirements as they relate to site plans, subdivisions, and Planning Commission agenda items.

**This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.**

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Planner-II-02205.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.003568.2.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Planner I MINIMUMS: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related
field or four (4) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such
positions as Planner or Landscape Architect.

Planner II MINIMUMS: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field and two (2) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Planner or Landscape Architect OR any
combination of related education (above high school level) and years of experience equivalent to six (6) years.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban/Regional Planning or related field.
-Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus.
-Experience in municipal government directly with appointed boards and commissions.
-Experience reviewing and evaluating site layout/design.
-Experience with meeting facilitation and public presentations.
-Experience negotiating/managing development projects.

Special Instructions:

This position will be opened until filled.

Please provide a detailed application and resume supporting your experience as related to the duties and preferences advertised.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.