Job Oppty: Assistant Chief of Planning

Assistant Chief of Planning

Organization: Fauquier County
Location: Warrenton, Virginia 

Fauquier County is currently seeking an experienced planner to fill the position of Assistant Chief of Planning.  Located in the Virginia Piedmont, the County has a long established planning philosophy of developing thriving service districts surrounded by active agriculture.  The County also seeks to preserve environmental and historic resources while encouraging economic development.  Planners are therefore involved in a great variety of challenging cases and projects.  

This position, within the Planning Division of the Department of Community Development, is responsible for providing case management of complex land use applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezonings, Special Exceptions, Subdivisions and Construction Plans.  The Assistant Chief of Planning oversees Comprehensive Plan updates, special studies and citizen committees, and assists the Chief of Planning in overseeing and coordinating daily operations and activities of the Planning Division. The position provides staff support to various boards and commissions and has extensive contact with citizens, property owners, developers and design firms.  The Assistant Chief of Planning supervises subordinate personnel.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely related field, with a Master’s degree preferred; at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience including comprehensive planning, land development review and long-range and/or current planning; knowledge of related fields such as transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, zoning or historic preservation; strong communication and writing skills; proficiency with GIS and Microsoft Office.  Supervisory experience is desirable.  

Minimum starting salary is $63,000 with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Position is open until March 10, 2012.

Interested applicants must submit an on-line Fauquier County classified application, available on the County's website:  www: fauquiercounty.gov.    For assistance with the on-line application call the Human Resources Department at 540-422-8300.  Please direct specific position-related questions to Susan Eddy, AICP, Chief of Planning at 540-422-8200 or email susan.eddy@fauquiercounty.gov.