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Senior Planner (Land Conservation)
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
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- Planning and Development
Senior Director of Development, CHHS - Search Firm
- Long Beach, California
- Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
Director of Development, Technology Sector
- San Jose, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
Principal Integration Engineer
- Oakland, California
- BART
$150,279.00 - $227,673.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Planning and Development
Planner II (Long Range Planning)
- Henderson, Nevada
- City of Henderson, NV
$71,982.63 - $107,973.95 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Director of Planning and Inspections
- El Paso, Texas
- CITY OF EL PASO, TX
$190,000.00 - $210,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
Planning & Community Development Director
- 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, California
- City of Fillmore, CA
$160,242
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Planning and Development
Associate Planner
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- City of Scottsdale, Arizona
$70,096.00 - $94,723.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Director of Development, Athletics
- Pomona, California
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
Surgical Technologist
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
$30.55 - $47.35 Hourly
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
- Public Health
TPWD - Planner II - III (Park Planner - Statewide)
- Austin, Texas
- TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
$6025.00 - 6699.20 Monthly
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
PARK PLANNER I
- Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz County, CA
$6,226 - 7,880 / Month
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
PARK PLANNER II
- Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz County, CA
$7,332 - 9,280 / Month
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
PARK PLANNER III
- Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz County, CA
$8,081 - 10,230 / Month
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
PARK PLANNER IV
- Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz County, CA
$9,374 - 11,859 / Month
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Job Development Specialist II - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$96,616.00 - $120,702.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (GRANTS)
- One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, California
- Los Angeles Metro
$109,470.40 - $164,195.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Fundraising or Grants Administration
- Planning and Development
- Transportation or Transit
Deputy Director (City Planning)
- Kansas City, Missouri
- City of Kansas City, MO
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Planning and Development
- Other

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Senior Planner (Land Conservation)
- Charlottesville, Virginia United States
- ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA
- Aug 26, 2026
- Full Time
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA

Albemarle County Local Government's vision is a thriving County anchored by a strong economy and excellent education system, that honors its rural heritage, scenic beauty, and natural and historic resources while fostering attractive and vibrant communities. We work together with citizens to connect civic challenges to community problem solvers.
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- Full Time
- Aug 26, 2026
Job Description
Senior Planner I/II (Land Conservation)
Department of Community Development

Full-Time, 12 Months

Exempt, Pay Grade 33/34

VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible

**Please note: This position may be filled as a Senior Planner I or Senior Planner II based on experience.

Job Summary/ Objective:

Performs work of moderate to high complexity primarily in the functional area of Land Conservation. (May work in other functional areas such as long-range planning, transportation planning, zoning, development review, natural and cultural resource management, and/or historic preservation). Position requires frequent contact with the public, developers, officials, and other internal customers including divisions within Community Development, and other governmental & quasi-governmental agencies. Manages or assists projects of significant scale and visibility in collaboration with other County departments, including policy and code updates.

Essential Functions:
Coordinates, reviews, or manages applications and projects of moderate to high complexity;
Lead reviewer and contact for site development plans, subdivision plats, special use permits, zoning map amendments, special exceptions, easement proposals, wireless communication towers, and other application types
Coordinates application review across the department and partner agencies
Prepares and delivers technical reports and presentations to the public and elected officials
Leads or assists with County policy updates, including the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans, and Resource Plans
Provides support to, or leadership for, appointed committees, boards, and authorities
Interprets applicable County regulations, including zoning and subdivision regulations, in order to provide accurate feedback to applicants
Researches and analyzes the physical, social and economic impacts of proposed development projects, policies, or plans and develops appropriate recommendations
Represents the County in various public meetings, ranging from neighborhood meetings to Board and Commission meetings
Coordinates meetings with developers, the public, and Staff in the development review or planning process
Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information to the public, land developers, design professionals, associates, boards/commissions and other governmental agencies regarding the development review process, County regulations, long-range planning, application procedures and processing, and related issues
Researches and analyzes information from the following sources to develop appropriate recommendations and guidance on applications and other project initiatives:
Input from community members,
Input from internal and external reviewing authorities,
Demographics, physical, social, and economic impacts,
Urban and rural land-use patterns,
Geographic data using GIS software such as ArcPro,
Comprehensive plan recommendations,
Impacts on cultural, historic, and natural resources,
Urban design,
Site visits, and
Infrastructure impacts and considerations.
Analyzes demographic information; summarizes and presents information and trends; updates databases; creates graphic representations of data, plans, diagrams, maps, design concepts, and processes; and creates graphic layout and text for templates, reports, presentations, and other related work products
Assists with or designs, coordinates, and presents information and activities for community engagement events, both in-person and virtual
Assists in development of policies for functional areas (including but not limited to Master Plan updates, Housing, Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation, and Natural Resources)
Makes recommendations for improving functions and effectiveness of essential programs

Competency: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and rural planning
Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent local, Federal and State laws and related regulations
Proficient with independent research, analysis and formulation of recommendations
Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills required
Coordinate the review of complex projects and ability to clearly and thoroughly present the results effectively in oral, written and graphic form, even under adversarial conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, County officials, representatives of other agencies and members of the general public
Independently manage complex projects and/or provide support to project managers
Review proposals for compliance with regulations and guidelines; for example, subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with subdivision and zoning ordinances.

Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree with a major in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, natural resources/conservation or a related field
Four (4) years of relevant professional planning work and project management experience (Two (2) years of experience for Senior Planner I)
OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Computer experience necessary:
Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
ESRI products and/or navigating GIS web
Some experience and ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:
AICP preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Typically involves walking/standing in an office environment to meet public, give presentations, work with other departments, and retrieving files.
Site visits may involve walking in fairly rugged terrain.
Site visits may be required during adverse weather conditions.
Field work and site visits require spatial interpretation, judging heights, distances, slopes and the like.
Involves light lifting up to 30 pounds.
Other physical activities including use of computers and motor vehicle operation.
Frequent and regular contacts made at all levels of county staff and the general public.
Communication may require diplomacy, persuasion and tact, including conflict resolution under adversarial conditions.
Attend and present at meetings both during and outside of normal business hours.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary Range:

The hiring range for the Senior Planner II position is approx. $80,199.00 - $88,641.00 per year and for the Senior Planner I position is approx. $74,259,00 - $82,075.00 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until filled.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regard to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA

Albemarle County Local Government's vision is a thriving County anchored by a strong economy and excellent education system, that honors its rural heritage, scenic beauty, and natural and historic resources while fostering attractive and vibrant communities. We work together with citizens to connect civic challenges to community problem solvers.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA
- https://www.albemarle.org/
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