Planner II/ III (12769, Grade 24/28) at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a Planner II or Planner III to lead and contribute to the Upcounty Planning Division's long-range master plans and development review projects. This position requires experience in project leadership. You will collaborate with a diverse team including county residents, developers, planners, architects, engineers, attorneys, and public officials. Evening meetings, site visits and fieldwork within various communities will be required when working on long-range plans.

The Upcounty Planning Division is responsible for a wide range of communities such as Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Montgomery Village, Shady Grove, Dickerson, and the Agricultural Reserve.

If selected as a Planner II, you will assist with various master plan initiatives and will lead the review of development applications, zoning applications, mandatory referrals, and agricultural initiatives. You will serve as project manager of plans by coordinating the reviews of internal staff and agencies. You will also draft staff reports and presentations to the Planning Board, and Hearings Examiner. Knowledge and experience of the master planning process, Zoning Ordinance, regulatory process, mandatory referral process is preferred.

If selected as a Planner III, you will perform duties similar to the Planner II, but more independently and under more general direction. The Planner III will also possess demonstrated experience in leading master plans and a multitude of development review applications.

This position also provides consultation and expertise on Upcounty and Department-wide planning matters.

Planner II (Grade 24) Salary Range ($63,891 - $113,151) annually
Planner III (Grade 28) Salary Range ($73,523 - $132,614) annually

Minimum Qualifications

Planner III

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
4. Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.  Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field. 
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience related to specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
4. Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.  Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Other Qualifications

Classification Specification Planner II / III

Applicants called for an interview should provide a portfolio or be able to demonstrate their master plan and/or development review experience.

Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people in Montgomery County. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications covering a range of natural and built environments from downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org. 

The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in one of the first LEED Platinum-certified government-owned office buildings in Maryland.

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 at301-454-1411(Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

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