Planner I​/II

Position: Planner I /II
Job Posting End Date:

October 11, 2026

Department:

PLANNING Compensation Grade:

A12

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range:

Planner I:

A.10 $ 57,304.00 - $89,315.20

Planner II:

A.12 $ 63,190.40 - $98,467.20

Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

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 an Environmental Planner I/II to manage the daily floodplain management and Community Rating System activities of the Environmental Team within the Planning Administration Division. This position will also provide project management of applications for the Wetlands Board and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board and review and approve development requests with environmental impacts for walk in customers at the front counter.

This position may be filled as a Planner I or Planner II depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The associated pay grades are as follows:

Planner I:

A.10 $ 57,304.00 - $89,315.20

Planner II:

A.12 $ 63,190.40 - $98,467.20

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Review and evaluate development requests for compliance with the Floodplain Ordinance. Coordinate with homeowners, contractors, builders, and City staff.

Review and approve elevation certificates.

Prepare flood zone determination letters and make verbal flood zone determinations using the City’s GIS mapping system.

Compile required documentation to prepare the City’s annual Community Rating System recertification and coordinate mailing of the annual repetitive loss letter.

Assist and provide project management as needed with regard to Staff reports for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area and Wetlands Boards that include historical research, report writing, project presentation to Boards, and data entry for tracking applications.

Assist walk in customers with environmental inquiries and approvals related to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Resource Protection Area, Wetlands, and Special Flood Hazard Areas.

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.

Ideal Candidate:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geographical Science, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related field.

-Experience working with homeowners, consultants, and contractors on development projects

Experience using GIS to identify environmental features

Writing reports and researching development proposals

Presentation to groups or clients experience

Experience reviewing construction documents such as surveys, joint permit applications, and site plans

Experience in floodplain management

Experience with development and interpretation of local government policy

Experience with coastal environments and environmentally sensitive and protected areas

Municipal government experience

Experience working with state/federal agencies such as FEMA, DEQ, VMRC, USACE, etc.

Experience working directly with appointed boards & commissions on development applications.

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 Planner I:
Bachelor…