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Stafford County

Deputy Zoning Administrator

Stafford, VA · On-site

$78K - $138K/yr

In this position, you won't just interpret zoning ordinances-you'll help bring them to life ... Working closely with planners, developers, and community members, you'll play a vital role in ...

Baltimore County, MD

Planner II (Zoning)

Towson, MD · On-site

$58K - $66K/yr

Interpret legal zoning documents, decisions, civil engineering plans, and legal property descriptions produced from Administrative Law Judge, Board of Appeals and Circuit Court. * Maintain and update ...

City of Sunnyvale

Permit Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$44.01 - $56.17/hr

AND One year of increasingly responsible office/clerical experience that involves extensive public contact in planning, zoning, engineering, architecture, or building construction trades; OR (2) ...

All Environmental Inc

Zoning Researcher

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

POSITION: Zoning Researcher LOCATION: Flexible / Nationwide (Remote) POSITION SUMMARY AEI ... tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including ...

Clay County Board of County Commissioners

$79K - $100K/yr

Serves as the primary point of contact for developers, architects, attorneys, and the general public regarding zoning policies, procedures, and site plan requirements. * Interdepartmental ...

Stokes County

Planner/Zoning Officer

Danbury, NC · On-site

$54K - $97K/yr

This position's zoning enforcement function involves performing inspections and investigations of ... developers, engineers, and/or surveyors of procedures, solutions, and alternatives relating to ...

Stokes County, NC

Planner/Zoning Officer

Danbury, NC · On-site

$54K - $97K/yr

This position's zoning enforcement function involves performing inspections and investigations of ... developers, engineers, and/or surveyors of procedures, solutions, and alternatives relating to ...

First American

Zoning Analyst (in office)

New York, NY · On-site

$22.16 - $29.56/hr

We research and interpret zoning regulations, produce client-ready analyses, validate and enhance our zoning software, and collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure our tools reflect ...

Seakeeper

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

Azure Platform & Landing Zone Engineering * Owning our Azure landing zone end-to-end - the architecture, guardrails, and governance every future workload will build on * Standing up new subscription ...

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How much do zoning engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for zoning engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Zoning Engineer vs Land Use Planner?

AspectZoning EngineerLand Use Planner
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, engineering license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Geography, or related field, certification like AICP beneficial
Work EnvironmentEngineering firms, government agencies, construction sitesMunicipal planning departments, consulting firms, government agencies
Industry UsageDesigning and reviewing zoning regulations, ensuring compliance with engineering standardsDeveloping land use policies, community planning, zoning regulation recommendations

While both roles involve zoning and land use, Zoning Engineers focus on technical engineering aspects and compliance, whereas Land Use Planners concentrate on policy development and community planning. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What does a zoning engineer do?

A zoning engineer is responsible for analyzing and applying zoning laws and regulations to ensure that land development projects comply with local codes. They often review site plans, conduct feasibility studies, and collaborate with planners and developers to optimize land use while adhering to legal requirements. Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) and knowledge of local zoning ordinances are important for this role.
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Infographic showing various Zoning Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

Planner-Zoning Administrator

GovernmentJobs.com

Dumfries, VA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Posting

Employer: Town of Dumfries

Salary: Depends On Qualifications

Location: Dumfries, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Department: Planning, Community and Economic Development

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Community, and Economic Development, performs, administrative, research and technical tasks related to planning and zoning issues. Reviews development plans to ensure compliance with the Town's zoning ordinance, the comprehensive plan and land development standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are the those that represent the majority of the time spent working in the job. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as deemed necessary.

Essential Job Functions

  • An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
  • Assists with reviewing site plans, zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and subdivision plats to ensure compliance with Town requirements.
  • Conducts research and drafts reports, ordinances, grant applications and correspondence pertaining to planning and zoning issues. Gathers and assembles necessary data in support of Town development objectives.
  • Inspects construction projects for compliance with the Zoning Code, Master Zoning Plans, and approved Site Plans. Reviews and updates Town Zoning maps with the GIS administrator.
  • Reviews and approves building permits and Certificates of Occupancy for compliance with the Zoning Code and provides zoning approval.
  • Assists in preparing and implementing the comprehensive plan, zoning changes, citizens' petitions, and related land use proposals.
  • Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding all applicable zoning issues to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, the public and Town officials. Provides assistance, responds to requests, and resolves complaints.
  • Prepares meeting agendas, maps, charts, graphs, and various technical and compliance reports, and attends meetings as requested and assigned.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for the Town's benefits, which include 100% paid health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System and other voluntary benefits.

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