Posting number: 27-00808
Department: Planning and Zoning
Job classification: Planning Technician II / Grade 114
Posting type: Open
Categories: Planning and Development
Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles northwest of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Loudoun County has diverse planning challenges and opportunities, from the development of transit-oriented urban neighborhoods around Metrorail stations to land-conservation and rural planning initiatives in the rural west. The Department of Planning and Zoning focuses on providing high-quality customer service and offers unique opportunities to gain diverse experience in the planning profession, including administering a new Zoning Ordinance, reviewing and processing of a variety of land development applications, and providing solutions to a broad range of complex land use issues.
Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine’s prestigious ranking of America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, including atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions, and workplace environment.
The Loudoun County Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a qualified professional for the position of Planning Technician on the Zoning Enforcement team in the Department of Planning & Zoning. This role supports the division by performing a variety of administrative, technical, and coordination tasks essential to efficient zoning enforcement operations.
Key responsibilities include:
The hiring salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience.
High school diploma and four (4) years of related work experience in a government setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Zoning, Historic Preservation, Business or Public Administration is preferred.
This position requires a criminal background, valid driver’s license and driving record check. After a training period, this position is eligible for two days of telework per week.
#Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine’s prestigious ranking of 2025 America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, which include atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions and workplace environment.
We are an organization of individuals who choose to dedicate our talent, education and experience to making a difference. We represent nearly every profession; we are accountants, attorneys, engineers, planners, systems analysts, deputies, firefighters, and more. Together we work as a team to serve the needs and shape the future of our unique and dynamic community.
Our Culture
The primary mission of Loudoun County Government is to deliver high quality services to our community. To that end, the County actively fosters a diverse and collaborative workforce, invests in the professional development and wellness of its employees, recognizes and rewards employee achievements, and promotes leadership at every level of the organization.
Our Community
Loudoun County is a globally competitive county known for a favorable business environment, excellent quality of life, and top notch schools. Located in Northern Virginia, our county is a unique mix of suburban and rural. The eastern region of the County features contemporary suburbs with easy access to Washington, D.C. The western region features quaint towns, picturesque views, horse farms and wineries.
Loudoun County is a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified organization.
