Planner II/I (11650, Grade 24/20)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Largo, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planner II or Planner I with a background in environmental planning, including technical review skills, to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This position may be filled at the level of Planner II or Planner I depend on the qualifications of the applicant. The Planner II/ Planner I will play an important role in assisting in the implementation of the applicable environmental regulations, educating the public on the requirements, permitting regulations, and assisting with the myriad of state reporting requirements. The position also requires the ability to apply land use regulations and to meet deadlines. The duties of this position are highly technical and will primarily focus on environmental planning and review of short-term, site-specific land development applications. The job will require coordination with other local agencies as well as state and federal agencies. Long term planning assignments may be assigned as needed. Fieldwork and occasional evening meetings are required. Knowledge of natural resources and land development processes is highly preferred.

Requirements

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 (for Planner II).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years (for Planner II).
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field (for Planner I).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which together total four (4) years (for Planner I).
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.

Nice To Haves

Background in environmental planning, natural resources protection, soils, arboriculture, water resources, or related field with the ability to conduct field work including plant, wetland, stream and/or soils identification
Experience with GIS and PC based planning and mapping programs
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to obtain Qualified Professional status as defined in COMAR 08.19.06B (1)-(4)
Ability to interpret ordinances
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish working relationships and demonstrate excellent work ethic
Familiarity with the Forest Conservation Act and various local environmental and permitting regulations
Knowledge of natural resources and land development processes

Responsibilities

Conducts review of Natural Resource Inventory Plans
Conducts review of stand-alone Tree Conservation Plans (TCP)
Reviews and analyzes simple amendments to preliminary and site plans, non-controversial conditional use applications and administrative mandatory referrals to determine compliance with all Local, State and Federal laws.
Attends meetings with developers, their consultants, and attorneys
Interacts with other agencies to obtain their input
Conduct field investigations as needed to support review of NRI’s and TCP’s
Conducts review of permits
Collects and maintains data, databases, and other information for planning and reporting purposes
Assists in quality control and scanning of files
Serves customers directly both in-person and on the phone
Reviews development applications for compliance with County laws, master plans, and policies
Conducts review of mandatory referrals
Conducts field investigations as needed to support review of development applications and enforcement actions
Prepares routine correspondence related to the implementation of the requirements of County Code
Speaks at public hearings as necessary to provide expertise and information for development applications
Assists Planner III’s and Planner IV’s as needed