Planner II - Environmental Planning Division

St Mary's County Government; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government seeks an environmental regulatory professional to support the implementation of local, state, and federal environmental programs related to building and development in the county.

Responsibilities include reviewing development and permit applications for compliance, guiding applicants through permitting processes, presenting variance or conditional use cases to the Board of Appeals, and participating in environmental regulatory revisions and public meetings—some

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of job-related experience, or additional training/education in environmental science or related fields.
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and assist in the review of development review applications for environmental and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulation compliance in accordance with the St. Mary’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR);
• Work with the public and development professionals through the Permitting and Development Services processes to achieve compliance with regulations of local and state environmental and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations;
• Prepare and present Critical Area variance cases, and potentially appeals and conditional use cases to be heard before the Board of Appeals;
• Serves as a team member for the review and recommendation of revisions to Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations;
• Serve as the staff liaison for Commission on the Environment (requires attending meetings after normal business hours as assigned);
• Attend Board of Appeals and Planning Commission board meetings to provide technical information as needed (requires attending meetings after normal business hours as assigned);
• Attend training and conferences as directed (could occur out of the county);
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Performs a wide variety of tasks to facilitate the implementation of local, state, and federal environmental regulatory programs as they relate to building and development in the county.

the hiring salary for this position is $66,102 - $72,925 annually.

1. Review permit applications and assist in the review of development review applications for environmental and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulation compliance in accordance with the St. Mary’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR);
2. Work with the public and development professionals through the Permitting and Development Services processes to achieve compliance with regulations of local and state environmental and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations;
3. Prepare and present Critical Area variance cases, and potentially appeals and conditional use cases to be heard before the Board of Appeals;
4. Serves as a team member for the review and recommendation of revisions to Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations;
5. Serve as the staff liaison for Commission on the Environment (requires attending meetings after normal business hours as assigned);
6. Attend Board of Appeals and Planning Commission board meetings to provide technical information as needed (requires attending meetings after normal business hours as assigned);
7. Attend training and conferences as directed (could occur out of the county);
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public;
3. Knowledge of department practices and procedures;
4. Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding the administration of plans and programs;
5. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the public, outside agencies, and other staff;
6. Ability to read and analyze complex legal documents and relay information professionally in writing;
7. Ability to prioritize and multitask;
8. Ability to review and analyze existing information and development plans and make informed and sound decisions;
9. Ability to use available resources to research information;
10. Ability to keep accurate records;
11. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, simple office machines and use of an engineer’s scale.

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred;
2. Three or more years of job-related experience, or additional training/education in specialized areas, focusing on environmental science and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations;
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
2. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

Full salary range for this position is $66,102 - $113,734 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $66,102 - $72,925 annually, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.