Planner I​/II

Job Posting End Date:

October 22, 2026

Department:

PLANNINGCompensation Grade:

A10

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

The position may be classified as a Planner I or Planner II depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Planner I: $57,304.00 - $89,315.20

Planner II: $63,190.40 - $98,467.20

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 Development Services Center (DSC) with the Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking a Planner I/II to join our team. If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and dedicated team that prides themselves in providing quality customer service to the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach, come join our team!

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.

Duties:

-Performs a variety of technical and professional City Planning research and analysis duties.

-Accurately interprets and appropriately applies codes, policies, laws and regulations related to subdivision, zoning, land use and development.

-Work involves providing detailed review of subdivision plats, easements, agreements and other legal documents typically associated with land development.

-Coordinate the compilation of comments received from other City review agencies and communicate with attorneys, land surveyors, professional engineers, developers, property agents and others.

-Review and comment on residential, commercial and industrial site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with various City ordinances as they relate to subdivision and easement requirements.

-Provide information and support regarding the development review process to the public and other City staff as requested. Answer questions regarding zoning, subdivision and site plan ordinances for the public, consultants/developers and other City staff as requested.

-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.

Preferred candidate:

-BA or BS in Urban Planning, Geography, Surveying, Real Estate Law or related field.

-MS in Urban Planning.

-1 yr. experience with subdivision plat, legal document review and/or preparation.

-1 yr. experience with real estate/court related research for legal document review or preparation-1 yr. experience with municipal development codes pertaining to subdivision and land development.

-1 yr. experience in reviewing site plans and subdivision construction plans.

-AICP certification, licensed land surveyor

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript:
No
• 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 and two (2) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Planner or Landscape Architect OR any combination of related education (above high school level) and…