Planner III
: Job Details :

The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, Planning Department is seeking a motivated planning professional to join our team. This position acts as a project manager and provides professional analysis used by the Planning Commission and City Council to make discretionary land use decisions. This position is also a team leader within the Current Planning division, supervising and mentoring others within the department. The Planner III position performs professional planning functions related to land use applications such as Planned Unit Developments, Text Amendments to City Code, subdivision plat review, rezonings, conditional use permits, and site and subdivision plan reviews. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with plan review and the public hearing process for land development, and demonstrated leadership characteristics are preferred. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure , for a full list of benefits and employee perks. Apply today and join us in making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, work, learn, farm, and play.Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires Liberal Arts Master's degree in planning or closely related field. Bachelor's degree with three years progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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.Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Microsoft Office products