Live In Planning Zoning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Gloucester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06232026-01
Department: PLANNING and ZONING
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Description
Gloucester County's Human Resources Department is looking for a Planner I, II or III (depending on your experience) to join the Planning & Zoning Department. If you're someone who pays attention to the details and loves serving the community, this might be a great fit for you. Don't wait-apply today!
Plus, this job comes with the chance to grow your career and move up the ladder.
Performs professional work in the Planning Division of the County's Department of Planning and Zoning to help ensure the orderly growth and efficient administration of public resources. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, County officials, and other governmental agencies.
Reports to the Director of Planning and Zoning.
Job Highlights
Click the job title links below for duties and qualifications specific to each position:
Hiring Salary: $48,693-$73,050
Planner I: Under supervision, performs entry level professional work in the County's planning and zoning department to help ensure the orderly growth and efficient administration of public resources. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, County officials, and other governmental agencies. Reports to the Senior Comprehensive Planner or Director of Planning and Zoning.
Hiring Salary: $53,560-$80,350
Planner II:Under general supervision, performs responsible professional planning, research, and administrative professional work in the County's planning and zoning department to help ensure the orderly growth and efficient administration of public resources. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, County officials, and other governmental agencies. Reports to the Senior Comprehensive Planner.
Hiring Salary: $58,926-$88,400Planner III: Under direction, performs responsible professional planning, research, and administrative work in the County's planning and zoning department to help ensure the orderly growth and efficient administration of public resources. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, County officials, and other governmental agencies. Reports to the Senior Comprehensive Planner or to the Director of Planning and Zoning.
Qualifications
Each position requires a bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field, and
Planner I-Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in planning, zoning, and community development work preferred.
Planner II- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in planning, zoning and community development work preferred.
Planner III - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, zoning, and or community development.
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Special Requirements
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job-related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer& Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
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