Planner II (11036, Grade 24)
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Largo, MD
Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
Category: | Strategy - Planning |
Job Type: | Full Time |
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Description THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT; PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT RE-APPLY! The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planner II to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, 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 II position. The Planner II will play an important role in the review of applicable public and private land development applications through various processes. The position also requires the ability to apply land use regulations and to meet deadlines. The duties of this position include technical review and the preparation of staff reports and memoranda for site specific applications and other projects as assigned. The duties will require coordination with other local agencies as well as state and federal agencies. Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualifications: A. Knowledge of: the principles and concepts of planning, architecture, landscape architecture, economics, engineering, environmental science, urban design, recreation; research techniques; statistical analysis; current literature and recent developments in the field of public sector facilities planning; research techniques; statistical analysis; *County geography, community and economic development, planning regulations and process, parks system; *Commission organization, policies, and procedures. B. Skill and proficiency in the use, operation, and application of computer terminal; computer software (e.g., GIS/mapping software, word processing, spreadsheet, data-based management, etc.); drafting equipment including computer aided design software. C. Ability to: apply principles and concepts of the planning field of study to solve problems involving many variables; research and analyze a wide variety of planning data and information to develop recommendations and conclusions; write technical and analytical reports, correspondence; read, understand, and apply technical reports, correspondence, engineering drawings to planning problems encountered; communicate effectively with a wide variety of persons (e.g., the public, customers, etc.); make presentations to planning staff, community/business groups, etc.; work effectively as part of a team/work group or independently to complete work assignments. *Developed primarily after employment in this job class Supplemental Information Classification Specification: Planner II (2243) Working Conditions: Works in office. Field work may be necessary depending on job assignment. Required to deal with difficult customer/consumer issues. Why Prince George's Planning? Amenities:
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $61,730 to $109,325 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planner II level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan. The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland near Metro and I-495. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. 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. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation. Retirement Programs
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694. * 01 What best describes your level of education?
* 02 Is your degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Historic Preservation, Transportation, Public Administration, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or Economics?
* 03 How many years of experience do you have working with government agencies and established communities regarding planning programs and activities?
* 04 How many years of experience do you have developing and/or implementing plans for communities, multiple communities, counties, and/or regions?
* 05 Are you certified through the American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP)?
* 06 What is your skill level with ArcGIS Software and Scenario Planning tools, such as ESRI and CommunityViz?
* 07 What is your skill level with Microsoft Office / Office 365?
* 08 Do you have project management experience?
* 09 Do you have experience giving public presentations before a governing body (Planning Board/ Commission or City/ County Council) or with the public?
* 10 Do you have experience reviewing development plans in accordance with local government regulations (i.e. Zoning Ordinance, Community Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Local Government Policies)?
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