NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Principal Planner - Comprehensive Planning
Hanover, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$79K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to lead Hanover County's long-range planning initiatives. The Principal Planner will manage comprehensive planning efforts and engage with the community to guide future growth through thoughtful planning and public involvement.
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Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive/long-range planning efforts, including comprehensive plan updates, small area plans, and ordinance amendments
Provides technical expertise and reviews zoning applications (including Conditional Use Permits and Special Exceptions) as needed
Supervises staff as directed by the Deputy Director
Tracks and reports progress of projects
Acts as Liaison to other review departments, agencies and citizens wishing to know the current disposition of a project
With Project Managers from other departments, resolves issues that may delay processes or acts as conduit to get necessary information/interpretations from appropriate authorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, required
Five years of experience in professional planning, development, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Preferred
Master's Degree in Urban Planning, landscape architecture, or public administration preferred
Professional licensure in related field may be substituted for Master's Degree
Supervisory experience preferred
Experience in public engagement, graphic design, and/or GIS are preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Financial security
Peace-of-mind
Healthy work-life balance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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