Environmental Planner II: Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

Planner II - Environmental Planning Division; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government is hiring a Planner II in the Environmental Planning Division to facilitate local, state, and federal environmental programs related to building and development.

The role involves reviewing permits, guiding development through compliance steps, and presenting variance or appeal cases to the Board of Appeals. The position requires collaboration with the public and professionals, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to attend after-hours meetings as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in environmental science or related field.
• Experience with Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and development reviews for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with public and developers to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Present or prepare variance and appeals cases as needed.
• Serve as staff liaison for environmental Commission meetings.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Reading legal documents

Analytical thinking

multitask prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years environmental experience

Equivalent training/education

Tools

Engineer’s scale

Job description

St. Mary’s County Government is hiring a Planner II in the Environmental Planning Division to facilitate local, state, and federal environmental programs related to building and development.

The role involves reviewing permits, guiding development through compliance steps, and presenting variance or appeal cases to the Board of Appeals. The position requires collaboration with the public and professionals, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to attend after-hours meetings as