Planner I/II

Requisition ID: 48914 Work Location: Planning - Municipal Center Pay Range: See Salary Information Below Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/28/26 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Transportation Planner I/II to join the Planning & Community Development Department. This position will work closely with the Transportation Planner III and collaborate with other city departments and regional/state/federal agencies like Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This position may be filled as a Planner I or Planner II depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

The associated pay grades are as follows:
Planner I - A.10: $57,012.80 - $72,685.60
Planner II - A.12: $62,857.60 - $80,142.40

Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Comprehensive Plan Policy: Assist with the coordination of the City’s Master Transportation Plan and the transportation components of area plans, coordination with the local transit agency, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). Knowledge of land use planning, site plan review, and active transportation planning is preferred. Assist with other comprehensive and area planning activities as needed.
• Transportation Planning: Support the Transportation Planning group with local and regional transportation planning and project needs and provide technical services for special and cross-departmental and regional projects and plans. Provide research and analysis for planning efforts or completing state and federal grants.
• Written, Verbal, and Visual Communication: Assist with technical written, verbal, and visual information to internal and external groups; assist with public meetings; develop written reports, maps, meeting summaries, and briefings related to Transportation Planning and development for Strategic Growth Areas. Work in close coordination with Public Works Traffic Engineering and modeling staff to provide necessary data and analysis for land use applications, development proposals, and master plans. Experience with geographic information systems and visualization software such as ArcGIS and Adobe is preferred.
• Emerging Transportation Technology: Knowledge of, or interest in exploring future transportation technologies including but not limited to automated and connected vehicle technology, shared-use mobility, and mobility as a service. This position will work closely with Public Works Traffic Engineering and Operations along with city/regional groups.
• Boards and Commissions: Represent the Planning Department and provide technical assistance to staff, boards, commissions, Council, and the public and present reports, staff recommendations, and other findings as needed.
• Interagency Support: Participate in various city/state/regional/federal level working groups related to comprehensive, Area, or Transportation Planning.

For the job description for Planner II click here

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 leave.

**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.**

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Planner-I-02200.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001175.8.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Planner I Minimum Requirements: 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 Minimum Requirements: 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:

• Education and/or experience in transportation planning.
• Master’s Degree in Urban/Regional Planning or related fields and/or licensure or certifications such as AICP, LEED, PLA, and AIA.
• Strong research, analysis, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience writing technical documents, particularly transportation plans and guidelines.
• Experience reviewing capital improvement plan construction documents or commercial site plans.
• At least three years of working knowledge of ArcGIS, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of transportation planning principles (transportation engineering principles is a plus).
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Special Instructions:

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

• Hybrid in-office and telework flexibility.

• 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.