Development Services Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $21.14 - $43.19 Hourly
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610659
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: LAND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B21
Hiring Salary: $21.14 - $27.00
Introduction
Prince William County's Department of Development Services, Land Development Division, is seeking a motivated and solutions-oriented professional to join our Land Development Counter as a Development Services Technician. This position offers the opportunity to perform meaningful, challenging, and rewarding work in a collaborative environment. We are looking for individuals who take initiative, embrace challenges, and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions.
Looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? Prince William County's Department of Development Services is a dynamic and highly motivated organization where employee engagement, teamwork, and exceptional service to our community are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are eager to take on challenging and diverse assignments while demonstrating a commitment to excellence, quality, and high performance, we invite you to join our team.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays, as well as a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Employees also have access to paid training and County-sponsored professional development and educational opportunities.
About This Role:

• Review documentation and permit applications to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and policies.
• Perform initial customer interviews, including quality control and issuance of various types of

construction permits, and or, quality control of construction documents for plan review.

• Managing files, records, and generating notifications of plan resubmission expiration dates.
• Lot Escrows processing and acceptance.
• Provide written and verbal responses to developers/engineers regarding plan submission process and procedures.
• Record, process, and report all monetary transactions, including payments received and deposits.
• Provide plan submissions acceptance, approval, and pickup notifications to developers and engineers.
• Perform special projects involving a variety of assignments, creating reports and/or Excel spreadsheets relating to the status of developers' plans approval and/or permit requirements.
• Assist customers with the electronic submission and processing of applications, and perform related administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Preferences:

• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Land Development, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning, Building Permit processes and procedures.
• Experience working with customers and providing customer service.
• Cash handling experience is a plus.
• Background working with the public in a local government setting.
• Ability to read/interpret legal documents, site plans, plats, deeds, and proffers or special use conditions.
• Effective oral/written communication regarding regulations and requirements to customers and staff.

Work Schedule:
This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.
This is not a telework-eligible position.
Special Requirements:
Valid Driver's License - must pass DMV records check
Starting Salary Range:
$21.14 - $27.00
We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here
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.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education, and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02
This position requires a High school Diploma or G.E.D. Do you have a HS Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Customer Service is a crucial aspect of this job. Communicating with citizens and providing excellent customer service is essential. Please indicate your amount of experience in this area.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience

04
Do you have experience filing records manually/electronically?

• Yes
• No

05
This position requires the ability to perform technical data entry. Please select the option that best reflects your work experience in this area.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience

06
This position requires the ability to perform quality control on various types of applications and other documents. Please select the option that best reflects your work experience in this area.

• 5 or more years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• No experience

07
This position requires experience with fiscal transactions. Please identify the areas in which you have work experience. Select all that apply.

• Creating Invoices
• Processing payments
• Reconciling a cash drawer
• No experience in the above areas

08
This position requires the ability to handle walk-in customers and customers over the phone and via email. Please select the option that best reflects your work experience in answering telephones, relaying messages, assisting walk-in customers and providing routine information both in person and over the phone.

• 5 or more years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience

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This position requires the ability to review applications and documents for accuracy and completeness. Please select the option that best reflects your work experience in this area.

• 5 or more years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• No experience

10
Do you have experience issuing permits (land disturbance, zoning approval, building, occupancy, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires experience with routine records management duties. Please identify the areas in which you have work experience. Select all that apply.

• Filing
• Conducting Research
• Destruction of Records
• Knowledge of the Library of Virginia Records Retention Act
• No experience in any of the above areas

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Do you have experience with or knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance or Land Development processes?

• Yes
• No

Required Question