PLANNER II
GIS Planner
Recruitment #21-000999-0001
Department | MDP Planning Data Services |
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Date Opened | 1/5/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/19/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $45,439.00 - $73,770.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) promotes a vision
for economic development, flexibility, and local authority throughout Maryland.
The agency helps Maryland's counties and municipalities in land use and
resource planning and provides review and technical assistance on a variety of
planning topics. In addition, Planning offers data, analysis and research
assistance and policy development and implementation support to local
governments as well as communities, businesses, and other organizations.
As Planning monitors and forecasts changes in
development and land use throughout the state, its staff creates tools that
help plan Maryland's future. Information on demographic, socio-economic,
political, cultural, geographic, and land-use trends is collected, analyzed,
and distributed in multiple formats. Planning supports interactive, web-based
map display of census data, land-use, parcel data and aerial imagery to assist
local government growth and land-use planning decisions.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
I. Assist in the preparation of GIS maps and data to support
Departmental projects and corresponding customized products made by the
Department of Planning. These projects may originate internally or may be
requested by external clients. This includes the preparation, updating
and plotting of tax assessment maps and the production of MdProperty View and
related products.
II. Prepare and review different GIS map layers from
varying sources to resolve discrepancies and produce accurate products for use
in various planning projects.
III. Assist with the training and direction of
subordinate professionals in GIS related software needed to support planning
projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credit hours in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Information Technology or Urban Affairs.
Experience: One year of experience in research and planning projects related to the development and use of land, water, transportation, community or natural resources by assisting in obtaining, analyzing and conducting research on demographic, socio-economic, political, cultural, geographic or land-use trends.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified educational fields for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified educational fields for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst or Cryptologic classifications; or Logistics, Urban Planning or Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience working with ArcGIS
software.
One year of experience working with cadastral data.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 placed on the employment
(eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
service needs to be provided before hire.
All information concerning your qualifications must be
submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted
after this date.
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If
you are not able to apply online, 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 St., Suite 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: For inquiries regarding this recruitment,
please call 410 767-7950 or 410-767-4910.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the
on-line or paper application. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland
is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State’s diversity.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities
are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and
encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.
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