Chesterfield County,(Richmond-Metro Area) a recognized leader and award winning local government, a suburban county of 446 square miles is centrally located in the Commonwealth with a population of over 300,000 residents. Chesterfield is the corporate location for many small businesses and large international companies and has a national reputation as one of the more affluent and well-educated localities in the country.

The Development Review Division of the Planning Department consists of 30 planners and technicians and is divided into four sections; Subdivision, Site Plan, Code Enforcement, and Customer Assistance. The department is currently revising its subdivision ordinance and review procedures. This position will be afforded the opportunity to become a vital part of this and other projects. The Senior Planner will evaluate subdivision applications for conformance to Chesterfield County ordinances, compose reports and make presentations to the Planning Commission.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field (Master's Degree preferred); at least three years experience in local government planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience are also required.

This recruitment will remain open until December 13, 2007. Interested applicants should submit an application by visiting www.chesterfield.gov

Pre-employment drug testing and FBI criminal background check required. Good driving record required, must not reflect a total accumulation of six or more negative points within the past three years or a major violation within the past four years.

-An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

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For more information contact:

Melissa Bowers
Chesterfield County
P.O. box 40
Chesterfield
Virginia 23832
United States

Phone: 8047481551
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.chesterfield.gov