Planner II (14052, 15216, 15241 Grade 24)

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

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking three Planner IIs to join our Community Planning Division. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Division is responsible for developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, and assisting with implementation programs. This role involves working on various projects like area master plans, sector plans, plan amendments, sectional map amendments, specialized studies, short-term focused plans, and/or developing scopes of work. The individuals hired for these positions will primarily focus on long-term land use and zoning issues for small areas throughout the County. They will also have the opportunity to explore additional planning topics within the scope of each plan or study, including housing, the natural environment, transportation and mobility, public health, healthy food access, public facilities, parks and recreation, urban design, community and cultural heritage, equity, community resilience, and economic development.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Sharepoint/Teams, GIS is strongly preferred.
Multilingual verbal and writing skills (Spanish desired).

Responsibilities

Serves as deputy project manager on community planning projects, including production of small area/community plans, sectional map amendments, and/or planning studies, programs, and initiatives.
Assists project managers in oversight of and coordination with consultants.
Conducts planning studies in support of the planning process.
Conducts research, data collection, analysis, and writing support on complex planning issues for master plans, sector plans, and other land use planning and zoning initiatives; draws conclusions from research and analysis performed and is able to identify emerging trends, assess significance and impact, determine relevancy, and make reasonable recommendations based on the same.
Performs technical review and analysis of planning documents and is able to convey technical expertise and comments clearly both orally and in writing.
Prepares and makes presentations to a variety of individuals and groups (e.g., Planning Board, County Council, community, business developers) for the purpose of communicating planning issues, procedures, and recommendations, and comfortably and confidently responds to questions.
Assists in developing land use policy and regulations, and in implementing and interpreting the zoning code.
Leads, advocates, and negotiates for better development projects in line with area plan recommendations.
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 materials, as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Telework opportunities
Flexible schedules
On-site fitness center
Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
Free parking is available for employees
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program, subject to annual budget allocations and program funding availability.
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
Competitive salary range of $65,465 - $115,941 at the Planner II level
Generous leave
Extensive health coverage
Deferred compensation plan
Employee pension plan