Planner I

Department : PLANNING Compensation Grade : A10 Compensation Range & Starting Salary : Pay Range: $57,304.00 - $89,315.20 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime) : Yes Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 About Us : Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference. Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications : The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Historic Planner I to support the Planning Commission and Historical Review Board.

Duties of this position include: Serve as staff liaison to various City Council appointed boards, commissions, and committees. Prepare and present reports and projects for public hearings to various boards, commissions, and committees. Answer questions and assists applicants with the submittal of Certificate of Appropriateness applications to the Historical Review Board for new construction, additions, alterations, exterior maintenance and repair, signs, and demolitions for properties located in historic and cultural districts.

Conduct field evaluations and assessments. Perform research and proposal review for Historical Review Board agenda items to provide the required information for a complete review; evaluates proposals for consistency with design standards and review guidelines; and makes recommendations based on research and evaluation.

Prepare reports and maps on topics related to historic preservation and historic resources. Act as liaison between community groups, property owners, government agencies, and elected officials in coordinating preservation projects and plans. Develop or manages the development of planning studies and reports that support and enhance the City’s Historic Preservation Plan.

Provide information to the public regarding the historic preservation program. Assist with the development of architectural and design guidelines related to historical character and integrity. Assist with management of the local historical register. Manage or assists with management of contracted historic resource survey, identification, registration, and context development projects.

Assist with preparation of grant applications for supplemental funding for historic preservation program projects. Evaluate or assist in the evaluation of re-zonings, ordinance amendments, conditional use permits, variances, and other proposals. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.

Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs. Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's/Masters in related field Municipal/State/Federal government experience Experience giving presentations to appointed/elected bodies Experience facilitating meetings Experience applying design guidelines for projects Experience assisting management of consultant-based projects Experience with public community outreach Experience with historic preservation The City offers a generous benefits package , which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No Minimum Requirements : Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field or four (4) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Planner or Landscape Architect. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Skills : Working Conditions : Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingconditions.vbgov.com/working. Conditions Official Job Descriptions: To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E VRS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.