Planning Technician II (15255, Grade 16)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Largo (MD); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Flexible schedules

Onsite fitness center

Gym access

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, located in Largo, Maryland, seeks a Planning Technician II to join the Prince George’s County Planning Department. The role handles data, reviews applications, and supports regulatory planning services in a high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with zoning, urban design, and subdivision codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with plan, permit, and development application review.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Performs application reviews and data collection in support of the planning function.
• Maintains databases and organizes data to ensure accuracy and meet requirements.
• Answers questions for supervisor or staff and customers by telephone, in person, by form letter or notice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Planning software

Land-management software

Job description

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planning Technician II to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George’s County is also home to attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field), and National Harbor. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County and enjoy a high-volume customer-focused environment, with the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and experience in planning and land-use administration? If so, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planning Technician II position.

Performs application reviews, data collection and analysis, and/or related work in support of the planning function for the Intake and Regulatory Review Division, Planning Information Services Section. Applies knowledge of codes, ordinances, planning or regulatory functions, processes, and/or programs to collect and review information, determine accuracy of information and explain and interpret information to the general public, architects, engineers, developers and others.

Work Assignments include collecting data and information from computerized permit systems and other sources; organizing and reviewing data to ensure it is accurate and meets requirements; maintaining databases; searching hard copy and automated files, databases, and other information sources; checking accuracy of data, and answering questions for supervisor or other staff and customers. Communicates by telephone, in person, by form letter or notice with government officials, citizens, developers, engineers, attorneys, and others to answer questions and provide routine or specialized information, maps, and publications.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

The ideal candidate for this position must have highly organized work habits, be detail-oriented and accurate, and have experience with record keeping, database management, and application processing in a regulatory environment. Successful candidates must also have substantial analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with local zoning, urban design, and subdivision codes would be advantageous. The work program for this position provides support to the Prince George's County Planning Department and the Prince George's County Planning Board.

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with plan, permit, and development application review.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, planning, permitting, and land-management software.
• Experience with land development processes and zoning ordinances.
• Experience reviewing development applications, site plans, subdivisions, zoning cases, or permits.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a high-volume environment.

Classification Specification:

Planning Technician II - 2232

Why Prince George’s Planning?

Amenities:

• Telework opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Onsite fitness center
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
• Free parking is available for employees
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program, subject to annual budget allocations and program funding availability
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $48,563 to $86,008 per annum (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planning Technician II level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.