Planning Technician II

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers! Were proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic growing community thats The Loudoun Difference.

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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 magazines prestigious ranking of Americas 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:
Processing and verifying zoning complaints to ensure accuracy and completeness
Monitoring cases in LEx and LandMARC as needed
Supporting new-hire onboarding activities
Managing personnel certifications
Coordinating staff travel and training logistics
Serving as vehicle coordinator for the division
Acting as office automation coordinator
Conducting research and data entry
Maintaining case files archiving records and performing additional duties as assigned

The hiring salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.

High school diploma and four (4) years of related work experience in a government setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degree in Planning Urban Studies Zoning Historic Preservation Business or Public Administration is preferred.

This position requires a criminal background valid drivers license and driving record check. After a training period this position is eligible for two days of telework per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
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