Land Use Planner – Reston, VA – New Position Position summary: Land Use Planner will work for a law firm alongside real estate attorneys and senior land planners to assist owners, developers, and investors with all facets of land use and zoning, development and operation of residential, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Position responsibilities:
Assist in preparing re-zoning, special exception and other land development applications
Provide assistance with the processing of permits and bonds
Assist in performing land use, zoning, title and survey due diligence
Help prepare development agreements, deeds and other legal documents
Research, monitor, and report on revisions to local land use policies and zoning ordinances
Network and develop relationships with clients, engineers, architects, citizen groups, planning commissioners and elected officials at the local, state and federal levels
Attend public hearings and assist in preparing public presentations to represent clients’ interests.
Work directly with clients, planning staff, planning commissions, board of supervisors and council members, as well as other local, state and federal authorities
Other tasks as assigned or required
Skills & experience: Required:
A bachelor's degree or MA in a relevant field of study
1 to 3 years of experience working on real estate project development
Available to work overtime, as required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year experience in land use planning or a related real estate position
Member of American Planning Association (“APA”)
Member of American Institute of Certified Planners (“AICP”)
Competencies:
Ability to: work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors; manage time and meet deadlines; and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary, effectively and efficiently
Proven initiative, diplomacy, and tact
Excellent written and verbal, communication and proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
Reliable, committed, and punctual
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com