Urban Development Coordinator

The City of Suffolk Virginia is hiring a Senior Planner to provide technical and professional planning services. Responsibilities include assisting the public and stakeholders, developing plans, and working under limited supervision. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position based in Suffolk, VA.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Planner to join our team.

As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in providing technical and professional planning, administration, and research work in the assigned department.

You will be responsible for assisting the general public, builders, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Provide technical and professional planning, administration, and research work
• Assist the general public, builders, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Work under limited supervision to complete tasks and projects
• Develop and implement plans to achieve departmental goals

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental planning, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, administration, and research
• Strong knowledge of planning principles, laws, and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills