Salary: $82,777.50 - $139,288.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:Department: TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Division: PLAN REVIEW
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C51
Hiring Salary: $82,777.50 - $139,288.50
Minimum Requirements:The position requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of related experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning or closely related field. The selected individual must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, provide excellent customer service, and have solid technical and analytical skills. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and passionate about planning and improving Prince William County's multimodal transportation network. Excellent work ethic, ability to prioritize workload efficiently, creativity in planning solutions, and the drive to proactively learn and contribute to the achievements of our team are essential for the success of this position. This person will work under the direct supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager.
Preferences:The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, public administration) is preferred.
- AICP or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification is preferred.
- The professional skills required to perform analytical duties, thorough and effective problem-solving, critical decision making, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities and projects as necessary
- The ability to work independently or lead a small team; and
- The ability to provide prompt and effective customer service to various stakeholders.
Work Schedule:Standard business hours (in office) and occasional night meetings. Some telework is typically available after initial 3 months.
Special Requirements:This position will require the ability to operate a government vehicle to attend various meetings and forums throughout and outside the County.
Starting Salary Range:
$82,777.50 - $139,288.50
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
02
This position requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of related experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning or closely related field. Please select the option that represents your HIGHEST degree received.
- Related bachelor's degree or higher
- Related associate's degree
- Unrelated associate's degree or higher
- Some college
- HS Diploma/GED
- None of the above
03
How many years experience do you have in urban, regional, or transportation planning?
- 7 or more years
- 5-6 years
- 3-4 years
- 1-2 years
- Less than one year
- No experience
04
This position requires review and analysis of development applications. Select the tools you have used extensively in your past work experience accomplishing this task (select all that apply):
- Traffic demand modeling
- Comprehensive Plan/Zoning regulations
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- ITE Trip Generation Manual
- Microsoft Office
- None of the above
05
This position requires public speaking. Please select which audience group you have successfully given planning-related presentations to (select all that apply).
- Citizens / developers
- Management staff
- Community groups
- Appointed and elected officials
- None of the above
06
This position requires experience reviewing and analyzing development applications through transportation analysis. Please select the tools you would use to complete your reviews and/or analysis (select all that apply).
- Traffic Demand Model/CUBE
- Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Regulations
- Design manuals or other facility manuals
- ITE Trip Generation Manual or Transportation Related Guidelines
- None of the above
07
This position requires the ability to lead comprehensive planning efforts and other transportation projects. Please select what best describes your experience assisting in planning or transportation-related projects (select all that apply).
- Entitlement reviews (rezonings, use permits)
- Planning studies
- Comprehensive Plan updates
- Design manuals or related documents/updates
- None of the above
08
Please select the applications that you are proficient in (select all that apply):
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Database management
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related software
- Adobe Suite/Bluebeam or related software
- None
09
How many years of experience do you have reviewing site plans, comprehensive plans, and/or proffers?
- 5 or more years
- 3-4 years
- 1-2 years
- Less than one year
- No experience
10
If the position as Principal Planner is offered, are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $82,777.50- $111,033.00?
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Do you have AICP or PTP certification?
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Please indicate your experience in balancing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously:
- Extensive
- Some
- Minimal
- None
13
Please indicate your experience in leading a small team in work tasks:
- Extensive
- Some
- Minimal
- None
14
Which groups have you provided direct customer service to in the past? Select all that apply:
- Elected Officials
- Residents
- Community Groups
- Consultants and Industry
- None of the above
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