Senior Planner
Senior Planner
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission located in Martinsville, VA is accepting applications for the position of Senior Planner. The position will provide support in all of the Commission's planning initiatives including regional strategic planning, community/economic development, environmental planning, rural/urban transportation, hazard mitigation, local comprehensive plan development and land use planning.
Educational requirements are a bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. A master's degree and AICP certification are preferred but not required.
The desired candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience with progressive responsibility in a regional planning/development organization or similar governmental agency with demonstrated leadership skills and a career ambition to quickly assume a senior leadership role.
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The WPPDC provides fully paid Anthem health insurance for the employee. Other benefits include annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays (state schedule), life/disability insurance and a 457K retirement plan.
The WPPDC is an equal opportunity and Title VI compliant employer.