The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

The City of Norfolk is seeking an innovative person who performs complex professional and technical tasks to support the development and implementation of long-range planning efforts, including the Comprehensive Plan and small area plans.  The selected candidate will conduct a variety of professional city planning research and analysis duties.  Excellent communication skills are needed, as this position will interact with the public and other City departments and organizations and organizations to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances.    This position will also assist in the development of planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations.  This position is part of the professional planner career series.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the preparation, updating, maintenance and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of area and neighborhood plans.
• Interpret plans and studies as they relate to development proposals or other activities.
• Create presentation materials for various stakeholders, utilizing numerous software applications to generate reports, graphics and other visual media.
• Coordinate public engagement activities and facilitate a variety of planning activities, conduct field investigations, assessments, and attend evening and weekend meetings, as needed.
• Collect a variety of statistical data and prepare and present reports and maps on topics such as census information and land use for use in planning studies and by other City departments, various organizations, and the public.
• Conduct extensive research in specific or general project areas.
• Work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities.

Education/Experience

Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field.   Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning (or related field) w/ 2 years of experience
OR

Bachelor’s degree in non-related field w/ 4 years of experience

 
Preferred:

• Master’s degree in urban planning (or related field) preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience within the comprehensive, or long-range, planning specialty preferred.  
• Experience with GIS programs and applications preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

• American Planning Association (AICP) certification preferred. 
• CZA, CFM or certification related to field of practice.

Work Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Signing Bonus:  

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.