Coordinator, Planning

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Planning and GIS Services Office, VA

Salary: Information not available

Job Overview

The Planning Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation of the Division of Planning and GIS Services. Responsibilities include supporting senior management on in-depth land use and records research tasks, reviewing complex land development applications, and working with the public to address technical planning questions. This position coordinates and works directly with the Land Management Supervisor to fully support all land management and development permitting functions critical to the acquisition and opening of school facilities, as identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets. The Planning Coordinator is an integral team member involved in a variety of activities associated with both short-term and long-range planning efforts.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Identifies, develops, and implements internal controls for the Department of Support Services’ strategic planning and evaluation of real property for future school needs.
Utilizes local and enterprise information systems including Loudoun’s Geographic Information System (WebLoGIS) and Land Management System (LandMARC) in preparation of parcel and environmental planning exhibits for land acquisition studies, reports, and application submissions.
Researches land requirements and development feasibility for potential and new school sites, as well as changes or additions to existing facilities; determines property ownership, easements, access, right-of-way, and other related data.
Coordinates land development application documentation including disclosures and required adjacent property owner notification; collaborates with project team members to submit legislative land use proposals to government agencies.
Manages processing and indexing of communications related to land development referral comments and public information requests to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
Collaborates with administrative and professional staffs within the Department of Support Services and Division Counsel on real property research, multifaceted special projects, community engagement, and other initiatives.
Serves as a primary contributor facilitating the interdepartmental ‘Congestion Must Go’ Task Force promoting bus ridership, walking, biking, and carpooling in efforts to increase student safety and decrease vehicular traffic on all school campuses.
Archives real property deeds, leases, and easements for the Department of Support Services relating to LCPS sites and facilities.
Evaluates pending and approved land development applications with emphasis on capital facility contributions, transportation proffers, and project phasing.
Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships with governing agencies, private sector organizations, and community associations in promoting school related planning and construction efforts.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, political science, public administration, planning or a related field

Experience

Five years of experience performing varied administrative and policy-related responsibilities, including research expertise with municipal databases and Code of Virginia regulations; legal experience/background preferred

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of local and regional planning and zoning regulations, comprehension of processes necessary to secure approvals for school sites and land development applications, as well as working knowledge of land values and market conditions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to exercise sound judgment in professional matters
Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with diverse groups, individuals, government officials, school staff, and the public; will have access to sensitive financial transactions and must maintain the confidentiality of such information
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Land Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/248 days/8 hours

Salary Level: Scale B/Universal - Exempt Level 16

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $92,712 - $152,743

Remote Work Eligible: No

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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