NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
City Planner II
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Roanoke is seeking a City Planner II to contribute to a wide array of planning initiatives with an emphasis on current development activities and zoning ordinance administration. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive planning, manage rezoning applications, and work with various stakeholders to prepare technical planning reports and studies.
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Responsibilities
Organizes, directs and prepares complex technical planning reports and studies, including data collection and survey, mapping, graphics, public information materials, and proposed ordinance amendments
May develop various neighborhood plans and special topic plans through intensive citizen participation processes
Develops, coordinates and makes presentations of various neighborhood and community development planning projects and associated public participation processes
Coordinates and facilitates planning activities with other departments and staff, including City Council, Council - appointed boards, outside organizations, neighborhood associations, and citizens
Reviews development plans and other applications for compliance with the zoning ordinance and related development codes
Advocates excellence in urban design through design review of projects and through documents and policies and administration of ordinances
May work with applicants and manage zoning amendments and special exception applications by evaluating requests and making and presenting recommendations to the applicable board or commission
Consult with building inspectors, code enforcement inspectors, and in development review enforcement matters
May serve as agent to the Architectural Review Board and manage caseload of applications for work performed in historic districts
Serves as professional staff to other boards and commissions as required
May be assigned to special projects as needed
May supervises and manage planning and development projects contracted to private consultants
Provides guidance and assistance to supporting personnel assigned to projects; monitors and reports on preparation of plans, implementation of plans, and tracking and reporting of development activity and trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in urban planning or related field
three to five years related experience and/or training in an urban community
familiarity with urban design principles, development codes and historic preservation
Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables
Preferred
Master's in Urban Planning
Certified Zoning Administrator or American Institute of Certified Planner certification
Benefits
Paid leave
Extended Illness Leave
Funeral Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave
Shared Leave Bank
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Retirement
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Hybrid Program
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account
Virginia College Savings Plan
Employee Health Services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
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
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CEO
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