Planner

1 week ago

Colonial Heights, VA, United States City of Colonial Heights, VA Full time
Salary: $52,882.00 - $79,000.00 Annually
Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 76-25
Department: Planning & Comm. Development
Division: Planning & Comm. Development
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Closing Date: 1/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration
after the Tuesday, January 13, 2026 closing date.

Planner: Coordinates and assists with the implementation of various City programs and plans for the Planning & Community Development Department.
Examples of Duties

  • Assists the Director and Assistant Director in developing community outreach initiatives, planning studies, and reports in support of department plans, programs, and regulations.
  • Reviews the submission of zoning permits.
  • Reviews or assists with the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
  • Researches and collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics relevant to the department's objectives.
  • Coordinates and implements the City's Home Repair program using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded to the City, including contract management with City vendors, with oversight by the Director or Assistant Director.
  • Prepares correspondence for zoning matters, as needed.
  • Assists with research and writing of ordinance amendments.
  • Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing plans, as assigned.
  • Attends evening and weekend meetings, as assigned, and assists in the preparation of draft minutes for Boards and Commission meetings staffed by the Planning & Community Development Department.
  • Manages and updates department databases.
  • Develops and submits grant applications, as assigned.
  • Addresses public and professional inquiries.
  • Other duties as required.
Education & Experience
  • Two years of college or Associate's Degree and five to less than ten years related experience or,
  • A Bachelor's Degree and two or five years of directly related experience or,
  • A Master's Degree and less than two years of directly related experience.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation by the American Planning Association is desirable.
  • Certified Zoning Official (CZO) designation by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials is desirable.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • CDBG experience desirable.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.
Full-time employee benefits include:
  • Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
  • Retirement (Virignia Retirement System & Mission Square)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
  • Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays (14)
  • Bi-weekly Payday
  • Virginia Credit Union enrollment
  • Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree/Advanced Degree

02

How many years of directly related experience do you possess?
  • 0 to 1
  • 2 to 3
  • 4 to 5
  • 6 to 7
  • 8 to 9
  • 10+

03

How many years of experience do you have in a planning and/or community development office in local government?
  • 0-1
  • 2-3
  • 4-5
  • 6-7
  • 8-9
  • 10+

04

Do you have experience in planning, engineering, architecture, or construction?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have experience with Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you possess any of the following zoning certifications?
  • Certified Zoning Official
  • American Institute of Certified Planners
  • No

07

Do you have any special training or certification(s) relevant to this position? *NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.
08

What is your salary expectation for the Planner position?
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