Principal Planner/Heritage Resource Specialist

• Current Planning staff
• internal and external review agencies
• the Architectural Review Board 
• the Historical Commission.  

You will work both as a team lead and a team member for long-range planning projects and independently on specific projects assigned by County Archeologist.

As a team member you will provide input in team meetings using experience in applying planning practices and principles. 

• Working independently, you will manage assigned projects to meet deadlines, follow all procedures, and coordinate production to achieve positive outcomes for the project. You will prepare, negotiate, and administer consultant support including fieldwork and draft reports as well as reviews of draft reports. In this role you will serve as the Director of Planning’s liaison to the county’s Architectural Review Board and administer historic zoning overlay districts. 

As a team lead, you will lead implementation of cultural resources policy recommendations and other county plans for the management of its heritage resources. 

• You will review and prepare updates to County codes related to Historic Overlay District
• You will review reports for comprehensive plan amendments 
• You support planning data collection, data analysis and demographic projection efforts  

This position requires excellent research, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Work is performed under immediate supervision of the County Archeologist.  
 
Minimum Requirements: 
High school diploma or G.E.D and 7 years of related (Planning) experience. We welcome applicants with all levels of education and experience to apply.
 
Preferences: 
We prefer:

• An educational background in planning or historic preservation or other closely related field, a master’s degree and AICP certification is preferred, along with planning experience. 
• Broad knowledge of the principals, practices, and methods of at least one historic preservation specialty and heritage resources discipline
• Experience working independently and leading teams, 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to build consensus
• The ability to analyze and interpret policies and manage projects/applications.
• Direct experience working with local governments, community groups and elected officials is a plus 
• Good communication skills are imperative, to include writing, presenting, facilitating, negotiating, explaining planning terms and processes to constituents, and team members. 
• A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams. 

The work environment is fast-paced, and you should enjoy working in a creative learning environment and have the ability to meet deadlines and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.  
 
Special Requirements: 
None
 
Work Schedule: 
Full time with occasional evening Public Hearings  
 
Starting Salary Range:
$90,000-99,000

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NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.