Senior Planner

The Senior Planner will play an important role in assisting in the implementation of the applicable environmental regulations, educating the public on the requirements, permitting regulations, and assisting with the myriad of state reporting requirements. The position also requires the ability to apply land use regulations and to meet deadlines.

The duties of this position are highly technical and will primarily focus on the environmental planning and review of short term, site specific land development applications. The job will require coordination with other local agencies as well as state and federal agencies. Long term planning assignments may be assigned as needed. Fieldwork and occasional evening meetings are required. Knowledge of natural resources and land development processes is highly preferred.

This position will be located in the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro but may be relocated, if necessary, to the section’s secondary location in Largo, Maryland.

• Conducts review and preparation of Letters of Exemption
• Conducts review of Natural Resource Inventories
• Conducts review of stand-alone Tree Conservation Plans
• Conducts review of permits
• Conducts review of mandatory referrals
• Reviews development applications for compliance with county laws, master plans, and policies
• Conducts field investigations as needed to support review of development applications and enforcement actions
• Collects and maintains data, databases, and other information for planning and reporting purposes
• Assists in quality control and scanning of files
• Serves customers directly both in-person and on the phone
• Prepares routine correspondence related to the implementation of the requirements of County Code
• Speaks at public hearings as necessary to provide expertise and information for development applications
• Assists Planner Coordinators and Master Planners as needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
Applicants called for interview should bring a writing sample.

1. Master’s degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and one year of progressively responsible professional level planning experience.
2. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is currently located in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Free onsite parking is available for employees. In the foreseeable future, the Department will be moving to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art building in Largo, Maryland, conveniently located near Metro and I-495.

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $54,066 to $92,517 at the Senior Planner level with an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.