PLANNER IV

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301 West Preston Street

Baltimore MD 21201

The main purposes of this job are to review and comment on local plans and provide technical assistance to Central and Southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties), and to all municipalities lying therein. Technical assistance includes helping local governments to meet requirements and explaining general provisions of State planning laws, and answering specific technical assistance requests. The regional planner provides review and comment on a variety of planning documents such as comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and water/sewerage plans, and other local planning documents. This position coordinates State agencies' required comprehensive plan review and comment activities to influence and guide comprehensive and regional planning, land use, development, economic growth, zoning, land subdivision, agricultural preservation, natural resources protection, revitalization/redevelopment, Smart Growth and neighborhood conservation. This position also coordinates with the Department's initiatives and programs related to education and training. The education and training duties require coordinating with other Department staff, State agency staff and other providers of planning education and training in the state.

Regional Planning/Technical Assistance – review, comment, and assist municipal and county governments of Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland to develop and implement long-range planning, zoning and other programs in promoting best planning practices, mixed use development, redevelopment and natural resource protection consistent with State law and policy. Assist governments to meet requirements of annexation law, the comprehensive plan and other local planning functions. Duties include providing or coordinating State agencies’ assistance to local governments on grant preparation and technical studies, giving presentations, and providing guidance and limited assistance in preparing comprehensive land use plans, zoning and other ordinances. Also involves review and comment concerning comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision/development ordinances, water/sewerage amendments and presentation of constructive comments to local jurisdictions.        

Education and Training Coordination – Promote sound local planning practices by coordinating and conducting training seminars, workshops and conferences both regionally and statewide. Assist the Manager of Local Assistance and Training in carrying out an expanded mission for the Department.  This will include but is not limited to identifying partnering organizations, surveying and otherwise determining education and training needs in the state, updating existing Department offerings such as the Planning Commissioner Training Course and developing new materials and programs.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning. 

Experience: Three years of experience in planning.

 Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year of experience in planning for the required education.

 2. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning for two years of the required experience.

 3. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year in planning for the required degree in Planning.

 4. Candidates may substitute an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.

 5. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.

 6. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning for the required education and two years of the required experience.

7. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect classifications or Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.  

Two years of experience with one or more of the following:

Experience administering and/or managing local planning projects and initiatives.

Coordinating with local planning organizations and other outside entities in providing technical assistance and education.

Good communication and organizational skills that would foster maximum productivity and performance with minimal supervision are also required.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:    

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201  

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-3623.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.