PLANNER LEAD/ADVANCED
Recruitment #20-001274-0002
Department | MDP Local Planning Assistance |
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Date Opened | 1/21/2020 4:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/4/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $53,214.00 - $85,398.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Allegany
|
Introduction
The Maryland Department
of Planning (MDP) is seeking talented, energetic, and motivated professionals
to join its Local Assistance and Training Division and expand its Regional
Planning Program in the Western Maryland region.
Two new statewide
planning efforts, “Reinvest Maryland 2.0” and the “A Better Maryland” state
development plan, offer exciting opportunities to advance revitalization, regionally
tailored development, and sustainability in furthering the next generation of
Smart Growth.
This position will have
regional planning duties for the counties of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington,
and the municipalities laying therein.
The Regional Planning
work program presents an unparalleled variety of projects for the proper
candidate, spanning the spectrum from municipal community development and grant
administration to statewide policy review and comprehensive growth management.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this
job is to review and comment on local plans and provide technical assistance to
Western Maryland (Allegany, Garrett, Washington 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 the state agency 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.
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: Three years 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 one year of the required experience.*
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified educational fields for one additional year of the required experience.*
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified educational fields for two years of the required experience.*
*Two years is the maximum number of years that may be substituted by education for the required experience.
4. 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
Our preferred candidate
will have:
Three years’ experience
in one or more of the following:
- Experience in local government and/or
providing planning and related technical assistance to government and
non-government organizations. Ideally,
this experience should include a variety of issues, including long range and
current planning, zoning and subdivision review, and community engagement.
- Experience making public
presentations and representing a department or organization on committees and
other representative bodies.
- Experience managing and
executing complex planning and community development projects that involve
multiple stakeholders, sometimes competing interests, and the development of
new communication channels
- Proficiency with office
productivity software, GIS, site design and visualization tools such as Sketch
Up, Photoshop or similar.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 on-line
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
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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