The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, Planning Department is seeking motivated planning professionals to join our growing team to lead new studies and plans related to the long-range planning of our city. Experience with project management, working with consultants, communicating with citizen groups, area planning, and excellent writing skills are all preferred qualifications.

Apply today and join us in making Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, work, learn, farm, and play.

• Serves as project manager for studies, plans, programs, and/or development applications to coordinate planning activities.
• Researches available resources in order to complete planning assignments, ensure compliance with regulations, and make recommendations.
• Collects data and analyzes facts to summarize and report information, derive conclusions, and develop projections.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and other documentation to provide planning support for specific projects or assignments.
• Coordinates and may supervise the planning and technical activities of project team or staff.
• Performs related tasks as necessary such as conducting field inspections, participating on committees and representing the City in various regional, state, and federal forums.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.