Planner I

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Planner I to support the Project Development Division in managing economic development projects. Responsibilities include creating maps and plans, gathering site data, reviewing development applications, and preparing project budgets. The role involves collaboration with senior planners and project managers to ensure compliance with City policies and support various development initiatives. This is a full-time position based in Virginia Beach, VA.
The Project Development Division's mission is to ensure Virginia Beach's sustainable economic growth through the implementation of strategic developments. A collaborative multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, urban designers and business attraction professionals utilize innovative land use planning, design, transportation, parking, marketing, and financial tools to achieve this mission and work on a number of infrastructure and development projects to create places of sustained community value.

The division oversees the Economic and Tourism Development portion of the City's Capital Improvement Program as well as the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority's business parks and assets. To view some of the active and completed infrastructure and development projects this Division coordinates, please view this website: https://www.yesvirginiabeach.com/resources/infrastructure-and-development-projects

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Economic Development is recruiting a Project Planner I/II to assist in managing projects and coordinate project tasks within the Project Development Division. This role will support senior planners and project managers in various economic development initiatives.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in creating maps, plans, exhibits, and development scenarios utilizing relevant software applications.
• Provide support the business development division team by gathering and organizing site data for due diligence, assisting with site selection inquiries, and responding to requests for information.
• Help review, evaluate, and analyze reports related to property acquisition, redevelopment scenarios, property values, ownerships records, and development alternatives.
• Aid in reviewing development-related applications, plans, and proposals to ensure compliance with City Code and policies concerning land development.
• Support the preparation and delivery of development project presentations to City Council appointed Boards and Commissions.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, tracking project milestones, and maintaining schedules, while supporting project managers and consultants.
• Process business incentive applications, grant applications, and assist in preparing site readiness applications for Virginia Economic Development Partnership.