Position Description
Title: Land Use Field Representative - Culpeper County
Supervisor: Director of Land Use
Location: Reports Warrenton PEC Office
Job Classification: Full Time - non-exempt
Geographic Focus: Culpeper County
Introduction
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont since 1972. PEC works with residents to weigh in on important land use and policy decisions, conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Description
PEC is seeking to hire a field representative to work on land use issues in the Central portion of our region, specifically Culpeper County. Land use issues include the locality's comprehensive plan and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.
Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, and work with local residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Field representative qualifications include energy, dedication, and the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, watershed management, and historic resource protection is desired. Candidates should have some experience conducting outreach in the community or advocating for a cause. Examples of work activities include:
The field representative reports to PEC’s director of land use, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors. This position will be based at PEC’s headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia.
Qualifications
Compensation
Salary will commensurate with experience. Salary range is $24.0385 - $31.25 per hour (the equivalent of $50,000-$65,000).
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.
Application
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to apply@pecva.org. Resume reviews begin immediately.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted upon your acceptance.
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) was established in 1972 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to promote and protect the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. PEC is a national leader in land conservation, land use policy and smart growth with its main headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia and offices throughout a nine county Piedmont Region that includes Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. PEC staff provides technical expertise and organizational support to citizen groups and governmental officials on land use policy, land conservation, transportation, water quality, historic preservation and environmental issues. One of PEC’s top priorities is to promote voluntary land conservation in the form of conservation easements.
To learn more about PEC, go to our website – https://www.pecva.org
PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.