Planner II - Development Review

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Planning in the Development Review Division. This is a professional planning role performed under general supervision. The position involves interpreting and applying zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines. It includes reviewing development plans, preparing comments and staff reports, and conducting meetings with developers and other stakeholders. The role also assists in policy development, researches planning issues, and provides information to the public. Additionally, it involves developing site plans, processing permits, using GIS and design software, and leading/training less experienced employees. The position may also serve as lead planner for special projects and provide staff support to boards and commissions.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years' professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.
A valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Nice To Haves

Additional planning education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Additional professional and/or paraprofessional planning, zoning, development, or land-use experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 4 years, for the required education.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in planning or a related field, plus one year of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.
Related Fields such as: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences (e.g., economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.)

Responsibilities

Interprets and applies appropriate zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines.
Reviews, analyzes, interprets concept, development, landscape, and other plans and development proposals for compliance with zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines, and prepares comments and staff reports.
Conducts initial and status meetings with developers, engineers, and architects regarding the review, approval, and implementation of development plans.
Testifies and represents the department at various meetings, hearings, and court proceedings to defend department recommendations on development proposals.
Assists in the development, modification, and administration of the master plan, zoning regulations, design guidelines, and other policies and legislation affecting development.
Researches, prepares, and presents studies of planning issues such as land use, growth management, site design, zoning, and related legislation.
Conducts and participates in meetings with citizens, advisory groups, representatives of other County and governmental agencies, developers, and others regarding development and planning issues.
Assists and provides information to the public regarding development and planning.
Develops site, landscape, or other plans for County capital improvement projects or as alternative studies for development projects.
Reviews and processes permits related to planning and zoning.
Uses design, geographical information systems, and other computer software to research, analyze, and present various planning concepts supporting planning policies and design guidelines.
Leads, guides, and trains less experienced employees.
Serves as lead planner for special projects, including preparing reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
Provides staff support to volunteer board and commissions.
Prepares and drafts minutes for meetings.
May perform the duties of a Project Manager.
Performs other related duties as required.