Senior or Principal Planner
Job Description:
The Berkley Group seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to support the firm’s community development and current-planning services. Positions will provide community development, zoning, and planning expertise and support to various local governments and regional entities. Additional support associated with environmental, hazard mitigation, resilience, and renewable energy topics. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development.
We are seeking a planner residing in Virginia or North Carolina or interested in relocating to either state. Staff generally work remotely from home but must be available for occasional travel to attend in-person meetings throughout Virginia immediately, as well as other localities as needs may dictate.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of local government community development, land use, and planning activities related to the regulation of development at the local level, ideally with experience in Virginia; ability to read and interpret local, state, and federal regulations, surveys, site plans, plats, and plans of development; ability to develop and present at public meetings; ability to prepare written reports and memorandums for review by a wide-ranging audience; understanding and/or experience with environmental programs and regulations, hazard mitigation, resilience, and renewable energy preferred; ability to establish effective working relationships with company staff, clients, state agencies, contractors, architects, land developers, elected and appointed officials, and the general public.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of experience in a professional planning setting with project management or supervisory experience required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public policy, or a field related to planning, political science, or public administration. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Advanced degree, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or Administrator (CZA) credentials preferred.
BENEFITS
The Berkley Group offers health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, Flex Spending Account, PTO, and paid holidays.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio (writing, map, graphic sample), salary history and three professional references to Michael Zehner at michael.zehner@bgllc.net.
