Job Description

Job Summary

$64,066 - $100,292 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits

Performs experienced advanced professional work participating in the development of various technical tasks in support of the Planning Division for the County. Working under close supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of professional and technical level duties research and analysis of technical information, processing legislative cases, reviewing site plans and assisting the public in applying planning and zoning regulations, and update and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of projects, policies, and recommendations concerning the development of the County; responds to citizen, applicant, developer, and media inquiries related to planning matters related to the Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, and development cases.
• Processes and reviews legislative and administrative development applications (re-zonings, special use permits, subdivision plans, site plans, etc.) for adherence to County goals and policies, and prepares recommendations and reports on assigned cases.
• Manages assigned projects and cases by coordinating and facilitating inter-departmental and inter-agency review; presents assigned projects, reports, cases, and other materials and acts as a liaison to local and regional committees, appointed boards and the Board of Supervisors.
• (Planner II) Performs independent and detailed work on projects, policies, and recommendations concerning the development of the County; takes lead roles on projects such as budget development, capital improvements plan, and Comprehensive Plan Review and provides guidance and training of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; compile and analyze technical and statistical information and prepare reports, plans, policies, ordinances, and other planning documents; prepare and present technical information clearly to large groups and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees, representatives of other public agencies, and the public; negotiate effectively; work as a team member; read and interpret site plans, conceptual plans, and subdivision plats.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST on 11/19/2026. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.