Director, Planning

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Prince George County is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director, Planning. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing planning and zoning activities, services, programs and staff, coordinating work with County Administrator and department directors and serving as staff support to various boards and commissions.

Qualification Requirements Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning including subdivision development; comprehensive knowledge of economics, municipal finance and sociology as they apply to planning; comprehensive knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of planning; general knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to planning and subdivision design and control;

ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials and other agencies, associates and the general public.

Special Requirements Possession of a bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, urban design, public administration, engineering, or related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible community development, comprehensive planning, zoning and land use experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or director capacity; or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.

Additional Information

To apply online visit the Prince George County website here ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a County application. Applications should be submitted online. For additional information, please call . EOE.Prince George County is proud to provide our full time employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. This schedule serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions.

If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

Medical Insurance It is important to choose a medical plan that is best for you and your family. A carefully selected plan can give you peace of mind. The County has selected Anthem as its medical provider and offers the following two plans:

POS 30/500/30

High Deductible Plan The High Deductible Plan includes a health savings account that is administered by HSA bank. The County contributes towards the employee's HSA on a semi-annual basis (July 15th and January 15th) at the following rates for FY27:

Employee Only Coverage - $1000.00 annually ($500 in July and $500 in January)
Employee + 1 Coverage - $1,250.00 annually ($625 in July and $625 in January)
Family Coverage - $1,500.00 annually ($750 in July and $750 in January)
Waiving coverage - you may elect to waive medical coverage for yourself and your family members. If you waive coverage for yourself, you may not enroll a family member.

Dental Insurance Before you choose your dental plan, you should review the summary of benefits for both plans to understand the percentage that you may be responsible for and the deductibles that will need to be met. The County has selected Delta Dental as the dental provider and offers the following two plans:

High Option and Low Option Waiving coverage - you may elect to waive dental coverage for yourself and your family members. If you waive coverage for yourself, you may not enroll a family member.

Vision Insurance The County's medical insurance provides a basic vision benefit through Blue View Vision for those who are enrolled in the medical insurance. If you are interested in a more enhanced vision benefit, the voluntary buy-up option may be the best choice for you! Blue View Vision is the vision provider for the buy-up option.

Flexible Spending The County offers both medical and dependent care flexible spending…