The successful Senior Planner candidate will be skilled at working in a fast-paced environment managing a wide variety of complex projects. The candidate shall have the ability to interact effectively with citizens, the Town's department directors, and elected officials.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Work closely and coordinate with a multitude of established public boards, commissions and regulatory agencies on all aspects of planning. These groups and individuals include the Planning Commission, Parking Authority, Architectural Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Joint Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Transportation Board, and other committees as assigned.
• Helping to preserve and maintain the Town of Culpeper's outstanding quality of life, while being tasked with interpreting and assessing development and redevelopment proposals as they relate to the Town's Code and Comprehensive Plan. Candidates should have experience working for a growing and diverse community and exhibit an ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Current Top Priorities for the Senior Planner include:

1. Ability to manage large and complex development proposals such as data center campuses and significant residential subdivisions; and
2. Providing substantial input to the development of a new unified development code that incorporates elements of form-based code and aligns with the goals of the Town's Comprehensive Plan; and
3. Management of federal and state funded transportation projects at various stages that include grant application submissions, planning and engineering design, and construction.

Desired Capabilities

To be considered, applicants should understand all facets of planning and how land use can ultimately impact and affect infrastructure. Candidates must have the ability to review site plans for compliance with zoning standards, present data concisely, create maps, and prepare written staff reports. The selected candidate will place a high priority on tracking and processing applications in a complete and timely manner ensuring that deadlines are met, and that customers are provided clear and accurate communication and direction by the staff. The ideal candidate must also be able to confidently make verbal presentations to senior management, boards and commissions, elected officials, economic development agencies, business and civic leaders, citizens and others as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Certification by the American Planning Association Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a minimum of six years progressively responsible experience in governmental planning and zoning.

For more information: VIEW RECRUITMENT BROCHURE