Senior Planner- Land use Review

Senior Planner- Land use Review

Salary

$76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610642

Department

PLANNING

Division

LAND USE REVIEW

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C43

Hiring Salary

$88,000 to $101,000

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you passionate about shaping the future of a diverse, growing, and vibrant community? Prince William County Planning Office is seeking a Senior Planner who is a highly motivated team player with strong planning skills, project management experience, excellent judgment, and an innovative mindset to tackle complex planning challenges. This is a position in the Land Use Review division, which reviews and provides case management services for rezoning and special use permit applications from initial submission to preparing reports that include staff recommendations for presentation to the Planning Commission through final action by the Board of County Supervisors regarding the application.

About This Role:

The Senior Planner works under general supervision and exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex responsibilities spanning the entire spectrum of the planning function and exercising primary responsibility for the review and evaluation of land use entitlement and minor modification applications, as well as other special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Land Use Review. The incumbent also provides recommendations to the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Supervisors, negotiates on behalf of the County, and provides staff support to local and regional boards, committees, and commissions.

Routine tasks in this role include:

• Reviewing and preparing reports for land development applications as part of the land entitlement process.
• Research and develop reports that evaluate public and private projects involving the full range of land uses in the County (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.); verify the accuracy of applications; evaluate consistency with plans and policies of the County region.
• Presenting to a range of small and large audiences, and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Production of Staff Reports and Memoranda.
• Compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Represent the agency at regularly scheduled public meetings, some of which may take place outside normal work hours.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D and 6 years of planning-related experience. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience (including internships) may be considered.

Preferences:

• Bachelors degree in planning, urban and regional planning, or a closely related field.
• A masters degree and AICP certification are preferred, along with land development and planning experience.
• Knowledge of the practices, theories, methods, and objectives of local and regional planning, research techniques and methods, drafting, and engineering designs.
• Experience working with land use applications that involve rezonings and special use permits.
• Experience working independently and leading teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare accurate and concise reports, and to present data in an effective manner.
• Direct experience in local government and communicating with policymakers, senior-level managers, interdepartmental staff, and intergovernmental entities.
• Experience with technical writing, presenting, facilitating, negotiating, explaining, planning terms and processes to constituents, and working as a team member.
• Be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on a wide variety of planning topics.
• Knowledge of zoning and development regulations and strong research skills.

Special Requirements: None

Work Schedule: Full-time with occasional evening Public Hearings

Starting Salary Range: $88,000 to $101,000

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D and 6 years of Planning experience. From the options below, select your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Planning or a related field
• Associates Degree in Planning or a related field
• Degree in an unrelated field
• HS Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your years of Planning - Land Use Review experience.

• 6 or more years of Planning experience
• 4-5 years of Planning experience
• 2-3 years of Planning experience
• 1 year or less of Planning experience
• No Experience

04

Please quantify your years of experience reviewing and preparing reports for land development applications and/or land use planning studies.

• 5 or more years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

05

Please quantify your years of experience making presentations before Boards, Committees, or Commissions.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

06

Please quantify your years of experience reading and interpreting plans, grading plans, zoning and parcel maps, and subdivision plats.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

07

Please quantify your years of experience coordinating comments between agencies or stakeholders and successfully identifying and resolving issues or concerns?

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

08

Please quantify your years of experience using geographic information systems.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

09

Which of the following certifications do you have?

• AICP
• CZA
• CZO
• Other
• None of the above

10

If "other" is selected in the last question, please specify the certification you have:

11

The hiring salary range is $88,000 to $101,000. Do you accept this range?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers