Land Use Planner

Staff Land Use Planner

Location: Richmond, VA

Direct Hire

Prepare technical design plans for land use, evaluate population numbers and environmental and economic factors. This includes managing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities, and water treatment facilities.

Performs design review of site plans, development plans, preliminary plats, parking plans, sign plans, landscaping plans and related plans and proposals as submitted by the public.

Performs on-site reviews and documents compliance with site plans.

Prepares and presents written and oral reports to project managers and project team.

Investigates and resolves complaints of zoning violations, prepares related reports, and provides information and analyses to the project managers and project team.

Responsible for revisions and amendments to the zoning ordinance required by the client and the project.

Leads in the creation, implementation, and administration of any necessary permit procedures, including measures to protect caps, vegetation and erosion control and describes and explains processes and procedures to the project team.

Performs floodplain administration, prepares drainage report reviews, and issues or denies floodplain permits; documents flood events on digital photos.

Investigates, analyze, and resolve issues with public and private development plans to ensure compliance with federal and state policies.

Manages monitoring efforts of transportation and other public infrastructure needs to ensure coordination with planning activities.

Prepares and presents current affairs and trends in land use planning and development to the project management team.

Responds to questions relating to land use codes by the client and project team.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a directly related field and 4 years of experience Urban and Regional Planning. Required

Knowledge of City-County planning and zoning-related ordinances, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to planning, subdivisions, historic preservation, and zoning operations.

Expert knowledge of economic development principles as related to impacts on land use development.

Ability to use GIS, mapping, surveys and related spatial analysis tools and software.

Familiar with architectural and construction terms, materials, and general practices; ability to read and review construction plans, working drawings and sketches.

Ability to use logical thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions.

Ability to perform a wide variety of difficult technical tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and technology.

Advance knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, power point, and database applications appropriate to assigned duties

Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Valid driver’s license Required

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