Planner - Land Development (Land Counter Team Lead)

Prince William County, VA

$70K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • 5 years of related experience in Bonds, Escrows, Land Development, Land Use, Planning/Zoning, Construction, or similar fields.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to pass a DMV Records Check.
  • Local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor workload and staff scheduling while ensuring compliance with procedures.
  • Oversee daily operation of Land Development Counters and recommend process improvements.
  • Provide exemplary customer service to developers, engineers, and the public.
  • Compile and audit daily cash transactions for Treasury Management.
  • Compute and collect fees, updating accounts in the information system.
  • Perform quality control reviews of bonds and escrows applications according to regulations.
  • Respond to inquiries about permit applications and compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings plans.
  • Paid Annual Leave, Personal Leave, Sick Leave, and Holidays.
  • Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans.
  • Optional Group Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Career Development Opportunities.
Full Job Description
Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: LAND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.00 - $90,096.87

About This Role: As the Land Development Team Leader, your major responsibilities will be:

  • Monitor workload and staff scheduling, assist with developing written procedures, ensure compliance with established processes and procedures, and provide training and staff support
  • Deed/Plat Intake & Process
  • Lot Escrow Process and Releases
  • Bonds & Escrow Intake Assistance when needed
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation

  • Oversee the daily operation of the Land Development Counters, making appropriate work assignments and recommending/developing process improvements
  • Providing exemplary customer service to developers, engineers and the general public
  • Compiling and auditing the daily cash transactions and financial reports for the Treasury Management Department
  • Compute and collect applicable fees and make daily cash deposits, and update accounts and payment data in our information system
  • Perform quality control review and tracking of bonds and escrows applications, reductions and extensions requests and sureties' verifications in accordance with regulations;
  • Provide information, review permit applications and related supporting materials and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable procedures, standards, codes, and regulations
  • Respond to general application questions, permit inquiries, and requests by phone, written correspondence, or in-person customer interactions, using established procedures, codes, and standards, while directing unresolved issues to the appropriate personnel
  • Occasionally, backup for the Land Development Counter

Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience in Bonds, Escrows, Land Development, Land Use, Planning/Zoning, Construction, or other related field.
Preferences:

  • Local Government Experience,
  • Experience creating workflows and managing work processes,
  • experience in cash handling procedures

Special Requirements:

Valid Driver's License

Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
Work Schedule: Exempt-level position that works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, 37.5 hours per week. This position can telework 1 day per week after an initial probationary period.
Starting Salary Range:

$70,921.00 - $90,096.87
We also offer great benefits including:
  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
  • Optional Group Life Insurance
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, clickhere

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