Senior City Planner - City of Hampton : Job Details

A career about community

Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

• Creative problem solver
• Interest in helping build communities
• Proactive self-starter
• Life-long learner
• Strong team player
• Passionate about excellent customer service
• Enjoy collaborating with others who share your passion
• Effective communicator
• Desire to impart knowledge to others
• Embracing new technology

YOU will work within a team of planning professionals to develop comprehensive plans, ordinances, and programs to provide for future growth, utilization, and revitalization of land and physical facilities of the city. You will evaluate land use and development proposals and implement planning policies which support adopted City goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include:

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, social science, or related fields. A master's degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of experience at the City Planner level, with knowledge of GIS preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and pass a criminal background check.

This is a senior-level, self-directed team position, with potential for working beyond standard hours and some local travel. It is an exempt position.