Zoning Planner II: Shape Local Development

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Planner II (Zoning) to perform professional planning and zoning work under general supervision in Towson, MD. You will advise the public, attorneys, and engineers on zoning regulations and interpret related documents.

The role involves reviewing permits, assisting with hearings, preparing verification letters, and maintaining case files. A master's in planning or related field is required, with substantial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning or a related field.
• One year of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college 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 year-for-year for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide technical assistance to the public, attorneys, engineers, and developers on zoning regulations and policies.
• Review building permits, use permits, licenses, and subdivision proposals; assist with filing requirements for zoning hearings.
• Prepare letters for zoning verification; review development projects for compliance with zoning.
• Interpret legal zoning documents and plans; maintain and update zoning case files; testify at hearings.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Maps & plans interpretation

Communication skills

Research & reporting

Public/agency interaction

Education

Master's degree in planning or related field

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking a Planner II (Zoning) to perform professional planning and zoning work under general supervision in Towson, MD. You will advise the public, attorneys, and engineers on zoning regulations and interpret related documents.

The role involves reviewing permits, assisting with hearings, preparing verification letters, and maintaining case files. A master's in planning or related field is required, with substantial experience preferred.