Senior Land Use Field Representative - Fauquier County

Senior Land Use Field Representative - Fauquier County

Piedmont Environmental Council - Virginia (Warrenton)

PEC is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate smart growth advocate to represent PEC on land use issues in Fauquier County. Land use policies include the locality’s comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, regulatory standards, development proposals, energy infrastructure proposals, transportation planning and specific policies related to growth and economic development, rural land preservation and conservation, natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed. The Senior Field Representative is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local land use issues, advocating for sensible solutions and working with local residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. The Senior Field Representative must have the ability to lead, inspire, and work collaboratively with the community at-large. Familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, watershed management, and/or historic resource protection is desired.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental/natural resource management, public policy, environmental law, sustainability or a related field. Minimum of five years work experience in a related field. Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission and vision. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice principles. Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating with the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large. Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable development practices and policies. Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns. Requires minimal supervision. Willing to work some weekends and evenings. Reliable transportation (this position requires frequent travel within the geographic area).

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in a related field. Familiarity with ArcGIS online and the use of maps as a tool to communicate a broader message. Knowledge and expertise in local land use planning and zoning in Virginia Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software Knowledge of environmental regulations and review at federal and state level (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, Section 106, National Ambient Air Quality Standards etc.)

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