Planning Technician III (15307, Grade 18)
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
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Job summary
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of the Maryland-National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is hiring a Planning Technician III to support planning reviews and provide guidance to applicants and professionals.
The role requires knowledge of zoning and subdivision codes, master plans, and design standards, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Telework options and a supportive benefit program enhance the position.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Four 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 (4) years.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical reviews of permits, minor subdivision applications, and agreements or documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and conditions of related approvals.
- Identify problems and changes needed for compliance to regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance with approved plans and post approval requirements.
- Communicate the needs and/or deficiencies of application packages to applicants, agents and plan reviewers.
- Prepare review comments.
- Interpret codes, ordinances, maps, plans and planning procedures and regulations for the public and professionals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Job description
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planning Technician III 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, with 15 Metro Rail Stations, and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, WMATA Headquarters, UMD Capital Region Medical Center, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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.
The Planning Technician III will apply 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.
- Performing technical reviews of permits, minor subdivision applications, and agreements or documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and conditions of related approvals.
- Identifying problems and changes needed for compliance to regulations and policies.
- Ensuring compliance with approved plans and post approval requirements.
- Communicating the needs and/or deficiencies of application packages to applicants, agents and plan reviewers.
- Preparing review comments.
- Serving the general public, developers, and other professionals by interpreting codes, ordinances, maps, plans and planning procedures and regulations.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, the selected candidate will work to perform advanced planning assistance work involving property specific research and instructional meetings with applicants, agents, and/or community planners. Work requires an in-depth knowledge of the zoning and subdivision codes, master plans, and applicability of design standards, and knowledge of urban planning, technical plan review, regulatory compliance, County geography and functions of M-NCPPC as well as the Prince George’s County government.
A Planning Technician III performs assigned tasks independently, coordinating and prioritizing their own work in the context of established standards and in accordance with standard practices of the Department, referring to County codes, ordinances and applicable regulatory processes and taking initiative to refer unusual problems or unprecedented issues to the supervisor or other appropriate staff.
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. A successful candidate must also have substantial analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with local zoning, urban design, and subdivision codes would be helpful. This position's work program provides support to the Prince George's County Planning Department and the Prince George's County Planning Board.
Preferred Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS
- High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
- Four (4) 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 (4) years.
- 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 $54,998 to $97,403 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) 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.
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
- You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
- 457 (b) Plan (Optional) [Pre-tax and Roth]
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
- Retiree Healthcare – Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
- Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
- Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $7,500
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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