Top 19 Urban planning Jobs in Virginia Beach, Va

Housing Specialist I
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $44,907.20 - $69,971.20 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- High school
- Research
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Coordination Manager
LS GreenLink —Chesapeake, VA
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- 5 years
Planner III
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $71,739.20 - $111,176.00 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $63,190.40 - $98,467.20 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
14d
Strategic Planning Manager
Hampton Roads Transit —Norfolk, VA
- $87,939 - $114,321 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Office
Regional Land Entitlement Manager
NVR, Inc —Hampton Roads, VA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
Management Analyst III
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $62,732.78 - $105,099.30 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manager of Service Planning
Hampton Roads Transit —Norfolk, VA
- $87,939 - $114,321 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Project Manager
AECOM —Virginia Beach, VA
- $120,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Engineering
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sr. Transit Planner
Hampton Roads Transit —Norfolk, VA
- $72,678 - $92,664 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
Director of Property Management
Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority —Portsmouth, VA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Office
Transportation Engineer
HDR —Virginia Beach, VA
- $75,810 - $136,800 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Transportation Engineer
AECOM —Virginia Beach, VA
- $135,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Transportation Roadway Engineer
VHB —Virginia Beach, VA
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Senior Transportation Engineer
HDR —Virginia Beach, VA
- $112,585 - $203,160 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Architect – Federal Projects
Moffatt & Nichol —Norfolk, VA
- $160,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Transportation Focused Water Resources Senior Project Engineer, Team Lead
HNTB Corporation —Virginia Beach, VA
- $110,384.86 - $198,551.24 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Engineering
- Office
8d
Civil Project Engineer II/III - Transportation Roadway Design
Timmons Group —Virginia Beach, VA
- $82,000 - $90,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Signals Engineer
Kimley-Horn —Virginia Beach, VA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Housing Specialist I

City of Virginia Beach -
Virginia Beach, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$44,907.20 - $69,971.20 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Research
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Department:

HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION

Compensation Grade:

G20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $44,907.20 - $69,971.20
Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Housing Specialist – Housing Development Division

Help us expand access to safe, quality, and affordable housing for the Virginia Beach community. The Housing Development Division works to preserve, create, and strengthen housing opportunities for residents—and we’re looking for a collaborative and community‑minded professional to join our team.

About the Role

As a Housing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting affordable housing initiatives, engaging community partners, and sharing vital housing information with the public. This position blends program coordination, public communication, data analysis, and hands‑on project support. If you enjoy meaningful work that strengthens neighborhoods and expands access to housing, this is the place to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

Develop and organize public‑facing information about housing and community development programs, highlighting Housing & Neighborhood Preservation (HNP) initiatives to increase community and business engagement.
Coordinate press releases, marketing materials, and media outreach—ensuring everything aligns with HUD requirements.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with public and private organizations to share resources, tools, and information supporting affordable housing development.
Assist with managing housing projects, programs, and affordable housing data.
Review and assess applications to determine eligibility for various programs.
Coordinate inspections of dwellings associated with Housing Opportunity Fund projects.
Compile monthly and annual data used to track program and project performance.
Monitor fiscal status for assigned programs and prepare routine financial reports.

What We’re Looking For

We want candidates who are passionate about community impact and skilled at building connections. Ideal applicants bring:

Experience developing and presenting ideas about housing development, neighborhood planning, or housing finance to community stakeholders.
Strong presentation and public‑speaking skills.
Experience managing or coordinating housing development programs.
Familiarity with federal housing programs, especially HUD programs.
Experience conducting research, data analysis, and preparing statistical reports.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
Comfort working independently in community settings.
Knowledge of housing principles and strategies for revitalizing neighborhoods.
Basic understanding of housing finance and real estate fundamentals.
Experience working with diverse groups to achieve consensus on issues or policies.
Skill in facilitating challenging conversations among stakeholders.
Experience determining eligibility for federal housing programs.

Why Join Us?

Working with Housing & Neighborhood Preservation means being part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to increasing affordable housing options and strengthening neighborhoods across Virginia Beach. You’ll collaborate with partners across the city, contribute to meaningful community outcomes, and support initiatives that directly improve residents’ quality of life.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Annual and Sick Leave.

Preferences:

Experience developing and presenting ideas about housing development, neighborhood planning, or housing finance to community stakeholders.
Experience with federal housing programs, especially HUD programs.

Experience with housing finance and/or real estate fundamentals.
Facilitation experience.
Experience conducting research, data analysis, and/or preparing statistical reports.
Experience working independently in community settings.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes
CDL: No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
CPS Check: No
Physical: No
Respirator: No
Psychological Screening: No
Polygraph: No
At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as finance, business or public administration, housing administration, and social work. Must have a current and valid driver’s license for position in the Outreach and Engagement or Prevention and Diversion Team. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

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Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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