Senior Planner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4806302) Apply  Senior Planner Salary $68,298.24 - $85,571.20 Annually Location Charlottesville (22902), VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 241200041 Department Neighborhood Development Services Opening Date 01/30/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The Senior Planner performs responsible professional work in the handling of a variety of assignments focused on the physical planning and urban design for the City of Charlottesville. Assignments will combine design and/or planning; involve research and writing of plans and reports; formulating and analyzing land use plans; promote sustainable neighborhoods, places, and corridors through the creation, revision, and application of policy and zoning regulations; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done is performed independently, with diverse functional areas and more specialization and ability to train others. Work is performed under regular supervision under the Planning Manager. The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $68,298.24 - $85,571.20 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Performs independent work in the development of analysis and recommendations regarding current physical, social and economic projects and allied phases of the comprehensive plan and other planning/design efforts for the City; + Reviews a variety of plans and applications for conformity with principles of good planning, design, policy/regulation, and land use practices; + Drafts proposed zoning and other ordinance changes, legal ads and notices; + Prepares elements of the Comprehensive Plan relating to a wide variety of social, economic, physical and facility planning, including housing and neighborhood, historic preservation and capital improvement planning; + Prepares technical studies and reports for the City Council, City Planning Commission, City Manager, and others; + Attends, assists, make presentations and recommendations to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, Zoning Appeals Board, City Council meetings, and other related groups as needed; + May create computer models, simulations, drawings, and maps; correlates land use and transportation, including "complete street" concepts. + Manage consultant contracts; + Responds to inquiries from the public regarding related activities; + Performs related tasks as required. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + A combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Planning, or a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university. + Minimum of two years of experience in urban design and/or professional planning required. Experience in landscape architecture or architecture may be required. + Must have a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. Preferred Qualifications: + AICP Certification + Additional Coursework or Certifications from AIA or ALSA. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of City planning and urban design as they pertain to the design and development of urban and regional areas, planning research, zoning and community renewal activities; general knowledge of the City Charter and of the various ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning, zoning and urban renewal; general knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and complex graphics; General knowledge of research methodology and of standard statistical procedures; Ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively; Ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written and graphic form; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies and members of the general public. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Standard work environment. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Do you have ANY combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field? + Yes; I have a Master's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field. + Yes; I have a combination of Education & relevant Work Experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field. + No; However, I have a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field. + No. 02 Please indicate your level of experience in urban design and/or professional planning below: (Must be verifiable in reference to the Work History section of your online application.) + Less than two (2) years. + Two (2) to less than five (5) years. + Five (5) to less than seven (7) years. + Seven (7) years or greater. 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 04 Do you currently possess a AICP certification? + Yes + No 05 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 06 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs