Planner I/ II (11587, Grade 20/24)
Job description
As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, WMATA Headquarters, UMD Capital Region Medical Center, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews Air Force Base. Prince George’s County is also home to many attractions such as FedEx Field, National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planner I/II position. The position may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
The position may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
Planner I - Annual Salary Range: $51,829 to $91,792.
Planner II -Annual Salary Range: $58,756 to $104,057.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience
The individual in this position should be a planner with land use, zoning, and/or urban design experience capable of reviewing and analyzing development proposals, managing ongoing processes related to the assigned cases including variances, and serving as a mid-level specialist in Urban Design analysis. Primary duty will be the review of applications for conformance to the County Code including Zoning and Subdivision regulations. This includes coordinating a Departmental recommendation on each application and various inquiries. The workload will include all types of applications, such as rezoning cases, site plans, special exceptions, departures, certified nonconforming uses, subdivisions, as well as providing zoning expertise to planning teams. The candidate must have very good plan review skills including engineered site plans. In addition, the candidate should understand and apply basic land use principles. Other duties may include participation in master plans or sector plans, working as part of an interdisciplinary project team. Requires negotiating solutions and making effective presentations on complex and controversial topics before public groups and in public hearings. Must possess strong oral, written, and visual communication skills; critical thinking skills; innovative problem-solving skills; and the ability to work well with people. The ability to express planning and design principles verbally, graphically and in writing is essential. Combined public/private experience is preferred but not required.
Planner I Duties:
- Develops goals, schedules, and deadlines for work effort and ensures that objectives are met for completion.
- Coordinates development review functions of varying degrees of complexity.
- Oversees general maintenance of files and records
- Responds to general inquiries from citizens, elected officials, developers, engineers, architects, and attorneys concerning development, actions of the Planning Board, planning regulations and development processes.
- Interprets county code and regulations
- Evaluates varying types of plans for conformance
- Completes review of recreational facilities agreements
- Conducts site inspections
- Reviews Urban Design applications and provides comments for pre-acceptance and acceptance
- Reviews plans for final certification
- Periodically prepares and makes simple presentations at public hearings
- Collaborates with staff from other sections and divisions as needed
- Participates in weekly review of long-range agenda
- Provides updates to Supervisor on all cases
Planner II Duties:
The Planner II will perform similar duties as the Planner I, but more independently and under more general direction. In addition to the duties listed above, the Planner II performs the following major duties and responsibilities:
- Provides timely and accurate reviews of zoning map amendments, site plans, special exceptions, departures, site plans, and other development applications of varying complexity.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements associated with urban design, such as the Zoning Ordinance and Landscape Manual, adopted policies, standard methodologies, guidelines and regulations, while promoting and achieving the best quality design.
- Leads, advocates, and negotiates for better design in development projects.
- Writes and develops clear, concise, and quality planning reports, correspondence, plans, and other materials.
- Ensures the development and design of clear and concise presentations, charts, graphs, maps, data, and other exhibits as appropriate.
- Regularly presents and defends staff recommendations to the Planning Board and District Council (County Council) in a Public Hearing setting.
- Makes presentations to a variety of individuals and groups (e.g., Planning Board, community, business developers) for the purpose of communicating planning issues, procedures, and recommendations.
- Attends pre-application meetings to provide general guidance and feedback on development proposals.
- Effectively coordinates applicant, citizens, agency, and staff meetings to resolve issues in a manner that produces appropriate, successful solutions.
- Offers suggestions, including urban design alternatives, that can address planning issues identified and works toward achieving creative and equitable solutions.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong analytical skills, possess outstanding communication and leadership skills, and provide a directly related innovative approach to planning. In addition, they must be independently engaged in the work program and highly dependable.
Planner I - salary range $51,829 to $91,792
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.
- Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Planner II - salary range $58,756.00 to $104,057.00
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
- Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
WHY PRINCE GEORGE’S PLANNING?
Amenities:
- Telework opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
- Free parking is available for employees
- Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
- Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $51,829 to $91,792 at the Planner I level and $58,756 to $104,057 at the Planner II level ( salary is commensurate with education and experience) with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.
The Prince George’s County Planning Department is currently located in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
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