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Planner, Senior

City of Newport News
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
PLANNER, SENIOR

Locatio: PLANNING

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Target Hiring Range: $66,080.81 - $85,284.00 - Based on Experience

To be considered for employment, applicants must submit an official application through the City of Newport News Career Site.

To learn more and apply, visit

https://www.nnva.gov/Jobs

General Statement Of Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urban design. This position serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

Essential Job Functions

Performs analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects; reviews all design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural or landscape architecture requirements and guidelines. Assists in the review of architectural plans for public projects. Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Prepares conceptual designs for future developments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances.

Coordinates with developers, architects in the design of new projects. Represents the Planning Department on committees and boards and review and recommends changes to design guidelines governing the Citys Architectural Review Boards.

Performs support work for the Planning Commission; prepares recommendations, reports, and presentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. Prepares summary and recommendations for City Council and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the Citys Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Required Knowledge

Planning

  • Comprehensive knowledge of philosophies, practices, principles and techniques of the municipal planning process as they pertain to the development and redevelopment of urban areas.

Policy and Procedures

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the City ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning and urban design.

Required Skills

^ Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service ^

Salary : $66,081 - $85,284

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