Planner I, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - PG County, MD

 

At a glance

$56–99K/yr

Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off

Hybrid or onsite, based in Largo, Maryland, United States

Work in person for part or all of the week, from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Planner I (13952, 14038, Grade 20)

Salary - $56,358.00 - $99,814.00 Annually

Location - Largo, MD

Job Type - Career

Job Number - 13952, 14038

Department - PGC Planning

Opening Date - 09/25/2024

Closing Date - 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Would you like to have an impact on the built environment and the quality of life of residents in an urbanizing county adjacent to our nation’s capital? Do you want to help shape our communities of tomorrow? If so, the Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking two Planner I’s to join both our Neighborhood Revitalization and Master Plans and Studies Sections within the 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.
 
As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 950,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a premier parks and recreation system. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planner I positions.
 
Qualified applicants for these positions will have enthusiasm for community planning and outreach; outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills; proven research skills; and familiarity with comprehensive planning, demographic analysis, transit-oriented development, housing, growth management, transportation planning, community engagement, and economic development.

Examples of Important Duties

The primary role for these positions includes participation in an interdisciplinary project team 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.

Planner I Duties:
Under general supervision:
 

• Participates and/or assists in community planning projects, including production of small area/community/neighborhood plans, housing initiatives, neighborhood revitalization planning, plan implementation, development of Sustainable Communities applications and renewals, and/or other planning studies.
• Conducts research, data collection, analysis, and writing support on routine planning issues and topics for master plans, sector plans, and other land use planning and zoning initiatives; draws conclusions from research and analysis performed and is able to make reasonable recommendations based on the same.
• Assists in the preparation and facilitation of community and stakeholder meetings and workshops and other forms of community outreach.
• Provides planning services in assigned area of the county, to include development and permit review.
• Reviews and prepares reports on development applications to determine compliance with approved community plans.
• Responds to general inquiries from the public, elected officials, developers, engineers, architects, and attorneys.
• Periodically prepares and makes routine presentations at public hearings, community meetings, and meetings with elected officials and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with staff from other sections and divisions as needed.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: 
The ideal candidates will be highly organized, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, possess outstanding communication skills, and be proactive. In addition, they must be independently engaged in the work program and highly dependable.  

The ideal candidates will have:
 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A desire to serve the public, collaborate with other agencies and departments, and work closely with other planning team members.
• Familiarity with methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data for planning and policy-related research.
• The ability to learn quickly, apply creativity and logic to problem solving, understand complex processes and procedures, prioritize workload, set and meet deadlines, and perform well with minimal direct supervision.
• The ability to cope effectively with change, be flexible, and shift gears comfortably.
• Experience researching, writing, and presenting information about local planning.
• Experience supporting complex planning projects.
• Experience providing policy support to committees, boards, councils, or other advisory or decision-making bodies.
• A sense of satisfaction after a day’s hard work and a positive energy for facing challenging tasks.
• Experience with Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint/Teams, GIS is strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Multilingual verbal and writing skills (Spanish desired).

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.
3. 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.

Faculty Appointment in Social Policy - University of Maryland

Who: University of Maryland

What: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy seeks an Associate or Full professor starting Fall 2020. The School seeks distinguished candidates with an active research agenda and teaching interest in such policy areas as:

• health (including public health, healthcare access and financing, and social determinants of health);
• poverty and income disparity;
• social insurance;
• education (including higher education); 
• criminal justice.
• Demonstrable commitment to health-related policy problems as part of a candidate’s portfolio creates prospects for an endowed chair.

Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. The search especially prizes academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels. As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us. Executive training is also an institutional priority (see below).

Applicants should hold an earned doctorate. Doctorates should be in such fields as: public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science. Women and members of minorities whose hiring would enhance the School’s diversity are especially encouraged to apply.

Application materials should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a recent publication or writing sample.

To apply, visit http://ejobs.umd.edu, locate the position announcement and apply online. Materials sent outside of the online system cannot be accepted. Questions concerning the application process may be addressed to Katharine Zang, at kzang@umd.edu. Review of applications will commence on December 1. Prospective applicants are urged to contact the search chair, Professor Christopher H. Foreman, cforeman@umd.edu at any time with any questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  An earned doctorate in such fields as public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science.
• Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. 

Preferences:

• Academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels
• As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us.

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked school of public policy and management with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. In addition to its signature Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree (primarily for pre-career students) with robust specializations, the School also offers a Masters of Public Management degree (primarily for mid-career students). The PhD program was recently rated amongst the top ten nationally by the National Research Council. The School currently houses research centers covering areas of international security, sustainability, non-profit management, public policy and private enterprise and School faculty contribute to research, education, and impact across all public policy disciplines. The School inaugurated an undergraduate major in Public Policy in the fall of 2017. This major is one of the fastest growing on campus, having expanded to more than 300 majors in a little more than two years. The School also hosts several undergraduate minors and living-learning programs. It also offers a number of degree and non-degree programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The executive programs offer interesting teaching opportunities.

Posting Date: 10/31/2019

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date 12/01/2019

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Coordinator, Strategic Planning - Baltimore (MD) County Public Schools

Coordinator, Strategic Planning
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
Supports high quality decision-making and implementation across Baltimore County Public Schools in matters related to student population trends and projections, attendance patterns, program participation, facility utilization, and short- and long-term program and facility planning as aligned with the fulfillment of the school system strategic plan. Supervises professional staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Develops and maintains procedures and systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting student population and enrollment trends and projections in a timely manner.
• Conducts capital and demographic studies related to planning including: tracking county residential subdivision and housing activity for verification of attendance zones, calculating student population and enrollment yields, and incorporating enrollment forecasts, facility plans, and school boundary adjustments into education program plans system wide.
• Coordinates and supports the identification and prioritization of new capital and operating budget initiatives based on the analysis of student attendance trends and projections.
• Supports the Executive Director and Chief in matters related to planning, and provides planning assistance to executive staff, administrators, county officials, and other stakeholder groups as necessary. Prepares written correspondence for executive director, superintendent, and Board of Education regarding facility planning, boundary descriptions/changes, student enrollment and population trends, and capital budgets.
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations regarding school system planning for variety of audiences and uses.
• Oversees the development of school boundaries, justification of capital projects, analysis of school space use and capacity calculations including delivering the regular development and implementation of school capacity relief strategies.
• Prepares the Educational Facilities Master Plan.
• Coordinates with the divisions of Business Services and Curriculum & Instruciton to identify needs and oportunities as they relate delivering the school system’s strategic plan.
• Conducts all activities in alignment with appropriate Board of Education Policies and Superintendent’s Rules; periodically reviews and recommends changes to policies and rules as needed.
• Oversees the deployment of office fiscal and staff resources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
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For more details, and to apply for the position, please go to the Web site URL below.

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)

CONTACT INFORMATION
6901 N. Charles Street
Baltimore County, MD 21204
Resource URL
https://a1-3.applitrack.com/bcps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=LEAD+-+CENTRAL+OFFICE+PROFESSIONAL&subcategory=COORDINATOR%2C+RESEARCH+ACCT+%26+ASSESS
Email mhodge@bcps.org
Phone 443-809-7872 or 7873

Management & Budget Specialist - Montgomery Co. (MD) Office of Management and Budget

Management and Budget Specialist III, Grade 25
Montgomery Co. Office of Management and Budget

Rockville, MD

Medical Exam Medical History
Background Investigation No
Financial Disclosure Yes

CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2016

Salary range effective 7/10/2016: $61,886 - $102,664

Employee is responsible for preparing recommendations for the County Executive and County Council in assigned areas on operating and capital budget resource allocation, fiscal policy and related matters.

Duties include: Reviewing Operating Budget/Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests of assigned County departments and agencies; conducting management analyses, program evaluations, and analysis of issues; developing performance measures and other action for the County Executive to approve; administering and monitoring approved Operating and Capital budgets; preparing position papers, and answering requests from the public, orally or in writing, on issues related to the County's budgets. Employee performs other related duties as required.

Subject areas to which specialists may be assigned include, but are not limited to: public safety, transportation, human services, housing, education, environmental affairs, leisure services, general government, compensation analysis, budget systems development, process/production work, performance based budgeting, and collective bargaining negotiations. Work covers both operating and capital budgets and may include tasks covering the spectrum from program and fiscal planning through evaluation. Specialists work in standing and ad hoc teams both within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and with program departments. Responsibilities may include making presentations to the County Executive and County Council.

Individuals who have strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills and who thrive in a fast-paced and challenging work environment are encouraged to apply.

Position may be filled at the MBS I level. Salary: $44,753 - $73,801.

OR

Position may be filled at the MBS II level. Salary: $53,825 - $89,079.
(above salaries effective 7/10/2016)

Selected candidate will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Additional Employment Information
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years professional experience reviewing, analyzing and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including analysis of and reporting on management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

If the position is filled at the MBS II level, a Bachelor's Degree and only 2 years experience is required.

If the position is filled at the MBS I level, a Bachelor's Degree and only 1 year experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.

1. Experience completing fiscal, policy, economic, or budget analysis of governmental programs and projects. (Specific examples should be provided.)
2. Experience with compensation analysis. (Specific examples should be provided.)
3. Experience managing multiple projects and tasks and meeting tight deadlines. (Specific examples should be provided.)
4. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing; preparing complex spreadsheets, preparing responses to information requests from the public; and conducting group presentations. (Specific examples should be provided.)

NOTE: Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide writing samples and spreadsheets.

Applicants should provide detailed information on their applications about each of the above-referenced criteria indicating specific examples of experience including nature of work, length of projects, and the extent of the applicant's role in the projects.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR to determine whether or not they meet minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria. Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either "Qualified" or "Well Qualified." The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 10 or fewer minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and Hiring Managers will be required to interview a minimum of five candidates. For "seniority" jobs (as shown in Article 8), resumes will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria.

Senior Capital Planning Analyst, Baltimore City Department of Planning - Baltimore, MD

Senior Capital Planning Analyst 

Baltimore City Department of Planning

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

3-5 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/baltimorecity/default.cfm

Location: 

Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore City Department of Planning, Comprehensive Planning Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill a Senior Capital Planning Analyst position to manage Pimlico Local Impact Aid, assist with the development of the City’s capital budget, and serve as a district planner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Planning Department lead for Pimlico Local Impact Aid.
• Help develop and review the City’s capital budget.
• Lead or assist with neighborhood master plans.
• Develop and grow relationships with community leaders, institutions and other stakeholders within assigned geography. 
• Provide planning expertise to community leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide input during development review process.
• Develop and provide expertise about planning and policy issues to other divisions, City agencies, and external stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of capital planning budgetary principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City agency managers and other personnel.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Skill in utilizing standard business software programs such as spreadsheets, word processing, database, presentation and graphics programs.
• Ability to express ideas and abstract thoughts clearly in written and oral form.

• Ability to solve problems using a balance of technical competence, creativity, and pragmatism.
• Mastery of techniques for involving a wide range of people in making decisions.
• Understanding of the social and environmental impact of planning decisions on communities.
• Ability to work with the public and articulate planning issues to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to function as a mediator or facilitator when community interests conflict.
• Ability to envision alternatives to the physical and social environments in which we live.
• Knowledge of plan-making and project evaluation.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal government programs and processes.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, planning, economics, accounting or statistics from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in the analysis of capital improvement projects; or
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, planning, economics, accounting or statistics from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in the analysis of capital improvement projects.

How To Apply: Visit Baltimore City’s website and click on “Senior Capital Planning Analyst”http://agency.governmentjobs.com/baltimorecity/default.cfm

Closing Date: November 17, 2015

Architect / Urban Designer, Michael Watkins Architect, LLC - Gaithersburg, MD

Architect / Urban Designer

Michael Watkins Architect, LLC

 

Email: 

job@michaelwatkinsarchitect.com

Location: 

Gaithersburg, MD

Michael Watkins Architect, LLC is a small and very busy architecture and town planning firm in Kentlands, outside Washington, D.C.  We are seeking an architect / urban designer to join us in serving some of the best clients out there.  We support our clients in building community at a variety of scales (from two to two thousand acres) in the US and abroad.  The services we provide include:  conceptual architectural design; master plans for infill, greenfield, greyfield and brownfield sites; zoning codes, design codes and pattern books; serving as "Town Architect" and more.  Design charrettes, both public and semi-public, are the norm especially on large projects.

The successful candidate will be an architect and/or urban designer who is passionate about creating beautiful, walkable, communities.  Candidates should be highly motivated, able to think creatively and critically, detail-oriented, and able to represent the firm with clients.  Education and/or experience in traditional architecture is expected.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are expected.  Proficiency with Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Apple computers is expected.  The ability to draw and paint by hand would be welcome!

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Michael Watkins Architect, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and a sample portfolio to:  job@michaelwatkinsarchitect.com.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Planning Program - The University of Maryland-College Park, MD

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Urban Studies and Planning Program The University of Maryland-College Park

Professional Area: 

Academia

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Casey Dawkins

Phone: 

(301) 405-2158

Email: 

dawkins1@umd.edu

Website: 

http://www.arch.umd.edu/ursp/urban-studies-and-planning

Location: 

College Park, MD

The School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Urban Studies and Planning Program (URSP).

The successful candidate will be an active participant in the University's three-fold mission of education, research and public outreach, and is expected to contribute to an inter-disciplinary academic environment with an active externally-funded research agenda that links theory and practice. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to our explicit commitment to public outreach and engagement, while educating and mentoring both professionally-oriented Master of Community Planning (MCP) students as well as students in the Ph.D. program in Urban and Regional Planning and Design. The successful candidate will also, when feasible, create courses or use their regular courses to participate in the University's new Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability, described at http://smartgrowth.umd.edu/PALS.html. The successful candidate might also become involved in research activities with the National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education, profiled at www.smartgrowth.umd.edu. Either Community or Economic Development areas of specialization is being sought.

Information on how to apply for this position is available at http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/36667. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2015.

For best consideration, applications should be received by January 11.

For questions, contact Casey Dawkins at dawkins1@umd.edu

Senior Planner, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Upper Marlboro, MD

Senior Planner

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Anika Harris

Phone: 

301 454 1411

Fax: 

301 454 1405

Email: 

anika.harris@mncppc.org

Website: 

http://www.mncppc.org/jobs

Location: 

Upper Marlboro, MD

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning Department is seeking an experienced planner to join the Community Planning Division.

This position performs professional level planning work as a Senior Planner under general supervision of a project leader or supervisor. The successful candidate must possess professional experience in the preparation of community plans and studies; be knowledgeable about public outreach and engagement techniques, land use and zoning best practices, urban design, and project management; be motivated, team oriented and skilled in working in a diverse, innovative planning environment. Experience working with municipalities, development review committees, and in older established communities is desirable. The Senior Planner plays an important role in planning activities to achieve sustainable, mixed-use, walkable and bike-able communities in the County.

Examples of important responsibilities include: leading efforts to prepare major planning studies and/or major components of a master or sector plan including transportation, environmental, public facilities, public engagement, land use and zoning and/or urban design; serving as the community planner for one or more areas of the County; reviewing development applications and preparing referral reports; writing planning reports and correspondence; presenting plans and recommendations to senior management, the planning board, advisory and community groups, municipal officials and the County Council; and serving as a liaison to municipalities and/or state and federal agencies.

Applicants selected for an interview should bring a portfolio of professional work and a writing sample.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and one year of progressively responsible professional level planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Required Knowledge of: planning principles and best practices, local government operations, and land use codes. Work entails the interpretation of development plans, codes, and regulations; preparation of staff reports; and public presentations. Requires effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience with Creative Suite, PowerPoint, GIS, AutoCAD, and SketchUp software is strongly preferred. In addition professional certifications and/or accreditations including AICP, LEED or CNU is desirable.

OFFICE LOCATION:

6611 Kenilworth Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737

SENIOR PLANNER POSITION #14201, GRADE H

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Housing Research Planner, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Silver Spring, MD

Senior Housing Research Planner

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

Silver Spring, MD

The Montgomery County Department of Planning’s Research & Special Projects Division seeks a Housing Planner for a key research and planning position.  

The position’s duties include supporting long-range sector plan activities as the main contact person and expert on housing questions; producing reports and briefs that shed light on housing needs and trends in the County; assessing housing affordability impacts resulting from proposed development and planning policy; maintaining and analyzing housing statistics, including housing stock characteristics, housing sales, rental cost, vacancy, and turnover; monitor consultant work and contracts; performing market feasibility analysis; and representing the department at local, state, and national meetings on housing policy.

The ideal candidate for the Housing Planner position is acquainted with federal, state or local housing policy and programs and can explain these, as well as supporting facts and figures, to a general audience.  

This position requires experience tabulating housing data, including US Census information, using Excel; some familiarity with the principles of database management; and some experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to display community information. Finally, a prospective Housing Planner should have experience independently and successfully bringing projects to conclusion and managing the competing demands of analyzing data, producing reports, fulfilling ad hoc requests and performing community outreach.

Desired Qualifications:

•  Knowledge of federal, state, or local housing programs and policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on policy issues based on data analysis.
• Experience understanding and communicating an area’s housing affordability using demographic information and data indicators.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects involving diverse agencies and institutions.
• Familiarity with the principles of database management to maintain and tabulate data.
• Some knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to display community characteristics.

Please visit www.mncppc.org/jobs for more information and to apply.

Planner Coordinator, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Upper Marlboro, MD

Planner Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Anika Harris

Phone: 

301-454-1411

Fax: 

301-454-1405

Email: 

anika.harris@mncppc.org

Website: 

http://wvvw.mncppc.org/jobs

Location: 

Upper Marlboro, MD

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning Department, is seeking an experienced planner to join the Community Planning Division as a Planner Coordinator. The Division is responsible for preparing and implementing master and sector plans and special studies in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and levels of government. The position provides leadership and coordination on dynamic master and sector plan projects and studies that involve team management and coordination with other department staff, County agencies, community groups, and other key stakeholders to complete a project. The position receives independent work assignments and uses their expertise to contribute to other project or work teams. The Planner Coordinator plays an important role in planning activities to achieve sustainable, mixed-use, walkable and bike-able communities in the County.

The successful candidate must possess professional experience in leading the preparation of community plans and studies and project and team management; be knowledgeable about public outreach and engagement techniques, land use and zoning best practices, urban design and project management; and be motivated, team oriented, and skilled in working in a diverse, innovative planning environment. Experience working with municipalities, development review committees, and in older established communities is desirable.

The position provides the following opportunities:

• Work in a multi-cultural community adjacent to the nation's capital;

• Plan urban, suburban, rural, and regional environments;

• Work with all levels of government: municipal, county, state, regional, and federal including on plan implementation activities;

• Participate in the rewrite of the zoning and subdivision ordinances to achieve land use objectives and recommendations in approved plans;

• Contribute to a diverse work proqram.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Prepare detailed work programs, requests for proposals for consultant contracts, and manage and coordinate consultant activities.

• Lead a team in the preparation of plans and studies with a focus on identifying creative and effective implementation strategies and manage regular communication and engagement with elected officials, county and state agency representatives, and stakeholders on projects.

• Manage the county's legislative process for the development and approval of plans ensuring that requirements for public hearings, notification, and approval are met.

• Develop and implement effective, ongoing community participation and outreach programs for projects, and prepare 
engaging and informative presentations utilizing a variety of technologies and methods.

• Perform administrative work relating to project/process leadership and coordination responsibilities. Provide 
recommendations and input to the development of unit/division work program and budget.

• Review and analyze development proposals for sector and master plan compliance and community impacts through 
written reports and oral testimony at public hearings.

• Lead and/or participate in plan implementation activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and three years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience at the journey level; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Note: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to prepare a writing sample at the conclusion of their interviews.

AICP Certification Desirable

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Desired Knowledge of: County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; general purposes and techniques of community planning and zoning; principles of record keeping and records management; graphic & digital mapping methods and specialized GIS software applications and file management procedures.

Required Skill in: Reading, interpreting, and explaining laws and regulations; collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information; interpreting legal records, technical documents, and map specifications; interpreting and applying department standards and County policies; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community development agencies, and the general public; assessing and prioritizing 
multiple tasks, projects, and demands; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software; experience with GIS and PC based planning programs; ability to work in both team and independent situations; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills; and effective communication, both verbal and written.

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

An Equal Opportunity Employer