Senior Trail Planning Specialist

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks a Planner III to advance trail planning, land use strategies, and policy management for parkland across Prince George’s County. This senior role provides expert guidance on complex trail planning issues and collaborates with internal leaders, regulatory agencies, and external partners to align with the Department’s trails mission.

Responsibilities include leading trail planning strategies, coordinating environmental projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field.
• Four years of progressive professional planning experience in transportation/environmental/urban planning.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight years may be substituted.
• Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment).

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of trail planning strategies that support long term park, trails, preservation and strategic planning goals.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on trail policy, regulatory requirements, and emerging planning trends.
• Serves as a liaison with external regulatory agencies and jurisdictions (e.g., MDOT, DPIE, DC DOT) to represent the Department’s trails interests.
• Leads coordination of complex, multi-agency environmental projects to align objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
• Directs land use and trail analyses using GIS, field assessments, and related data to inform planning decisions.
• Evaluates park and trail conditions to support strategic planning initiatives.
• Supports Enterprise Asset Management, Capital Planning & Development, and Facility Services in trail asset planning and capital improvements.
• Facilitates review of development proposals and environmental reports impacting parkland; ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Represents the agency in public meetings and interagency forums related to trail planning.
• Leads or contributes to master plans, sector plans, and trail and park plans updates.
• Oversees preparation of technical reports and environmental documentation; guides consultants and project teams.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/related field

Four years of planning experience

8 years total via education+experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks a Planner III to advance trail planning, land use strategies, and policy management for parkland across Prince George’s County. This senior role provides expert guidance on complex trail planning issues and collaborates with internal leaders, regulatory agencies, and external partners to align with the Department’s trails mission.

Responsibilities include leading trail planning strategies, coordinating environmental projects, and