Environmental Team Regulatory Supervisor (13922, Grade 32)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental agency as an Environmental Regulatory Supervisor to impact future generations! This role requires strong leadership in environmental planning and climate resilience, managing staff and projects while ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in planning.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Telework options

Tuition assistance

LEED Platinum-certified office

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental planning and climate resilience.
• Ability to nurture a cohesive team and lead complex projects.
• Strong public speaking skills for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental application reviews and oversee staff progress.
• Supervise drafting reports for Planning Board and County Council.
• Provide expert knowledge of zoning, subdivision regulations, and forest conservation laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge in environmental regulations

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Environmental Regulatory Supervisor (13922, Grade 32)

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Description

Are you a motivated leader in the environmental industry with a desire to impact future generations? If so, the Environment and Climate Division at The Montgomery County Planning Department is where you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and innovative Environmental Regulatory Supervisor. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, expert knowledge in environmental regulations and code, and the ability to successfully lead a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the environmental health and climate resilience of the county.

The selected candidate should have significant experience in environmental planning, forest conservation, and climate resilience; the ability to cultivate and nurture a cohesive team; lead complex projects; communicate effectively with staff, community members, and officials; and develop and implement a vision. The candidate must also be creative in integrating best environmental regulatory practices while analyzing Forest Conservation, Site, and Preliminary Plans. Occasionally, the Supervisor will present to The Montgomery County Planning Board, requiring strong public speaking skills.

Examples of Important Duties

• Manage the review of environmental applications and oversee staff progress. Keep staff informed of policies and procedures; establish work goals; set standards; train staff; plan, schedule, assign, and review work.
• Supervise drafting reports and presentations for the Planning Board, Hearings Examiner, and County Council.
• Provide expert knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Forest Conservation Law, and other disciplines within Montgomery County.
• Lead projects and collaborate with diverse teams including residents, developers, planners, engineers, and officials.
• Assist with updates to environmental laws and guidelines.
• Present and advocate planning programs and policies to various boards and bodies.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, developers, and officials regarding developments, laws, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related field.
• Six (6) years of professional planning experience, including supervisory or project leadership roles.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, totaling ten (10) years.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with state and Commission rules; must be unrestricted.

About Us

Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For over 95 years, M-NCPPC has been recognized for excellence in planning and serves a diverse population of over one million in Montgomery County, near Washington, D.C. We handle long-range planning and development review across urban, suburban, and rural areas. We are known for programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented development. Learn more at www.montgomeryplanning.org.

The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and various employee programs. We are conveniently located near public transit with options for telework, tuition assistance, and more. Our office is LEED Platinum-certified.

Diversity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other non-merit factors.

The salary range reflects earning potential and is commensurate with experience. The position may include a sign-on bonus for external candidates. The role may be subject to drug and health testing.