Planner II - Development Review

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County's Department of Planning, Development Review Division, seeks a professional planner to evaluate development proposals, apply zoning regulations, and advise on design guidelines. You will participate in meetings with developers and agencies, preparing staff comments and reports.

The role requires a strong understanding of land-use planning, policy analysis, and communication with stakeholders, with opportunities to contribute to capital projects and community plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years' professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.
• Master's degree in planning or a related field plus one year of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.
• Proof of licenses, certifications, and education required; degree equivalence for international degrees.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines.
• Reviews, analyzes, and comments on development plans for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Conducts meetings with developers, engineers, and architects regarding development plans.
• Testifies at meetings, hearings, and court proceedings to defend department recommendations.
• Assists in developing and administering master plans, zoning regulations, and design guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field

Master's Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Geographical Information Systems

Job description

A vacancy exists in the Department of Planning in the Development Review Division.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs professional planning work in the Development Review Division.

Essential Job Duties

• Interprets and applies appropriate zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines.
• Reviews, analyzes, interprets concept, development, landscape, and other plans and development proposals for compliance with zoning regulations, planning policies, and design guidelines, and prepares comments and staff reports.
• Conducts initial and status meetings with developers, engineers, and architects regarding the review, approval, and implementation of development plans.
• Testifies and represents the department at various meetings, hearings, and court proceedings to defend department recommendations on development proposals.
• Assists in the development, modification, and administration of the master plan, zoning regulations, design guidelines, and other policies and legislation affecting development.
• Researches, prepares, and presents studies of planning issues such as land use, growth management, site design, zoning, and related legislation.
• Conducts and participates in meetings with citizens, advisory groups, representatives of other County and governmental agencies, developers, and others regarding development and planning issues.
• Assists and provides information to the public regarding development and planning.
• Develops site, landscape, or other plans for County capital improvement projects or as alternative studies for development projects.
• Reviews and processes permits related to planning and zoning.
• Uses design, geographical information systems, and other computer software to research, analyze, and present various planning concepts supporting planning policies and design guidelines.
• Leads, guides, and trains less experienced employees.
• Serves as lead planner for special projects, including preparing reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
• Provides staff support to volunteer board and commissions.
• Prepares and drafts minutes for meetings.

Examples of Other Duties

May perform the duties of a Project Manager. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, plus three years' professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.

(Additional planning education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Additional professional and/or paraprofessional planning, zoning, development, or land‑use experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 4 years, for the required education.

Or

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in planning or a related field*, plus one year of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.

*Related Fields such as: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences (e.g., economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.)

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications, and Education

A valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be evaluated based on their training and experience as stated in their application, including their responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may require travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.