Long Range Community Planner - Planner III Grade 28

Overview

Description Do you have experience as a community planning project manager? Do you have a passion for helping shape the future of diverse places? Do you enjoy public outreach and leading a team? If so, we welcome you to apply for the Long-range Community Planner (Planner III) position. This position will lead strategic, comprehensive community planning initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the built environment and social fabric of Prince George’s County.

You will work with diverse stakeholders including local governments, developers, and community groups to create master plans and strategies that address current and future community challenges, including housing, transportation, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and social equity. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Prince George’s County through comprehensive, visionary planning efforts.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a talented Long-range Community Planner (Planner III) to join the Community Planning Division, Master Plans and Studies Section to lead our efforts in revitalizing urban and suburban areas through thoughtful design, community engagement, and strategic implementation.

The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Division is responsible for developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, and assisting with implementation programs.

As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 1,000,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world class parks and recreation system. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planner III position.

• Serving as project team leader and coordinator for an interdisciplinary team, including staff, consultants, and agency partners, in the development of comprehensive master and sector plans, planning studies, and/or comprehensive zoning map amendments.
• Managing community outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, and communication of complex and sensitive information to multiple audiences to complete assigned duties.
• Leads and manages long-term comprehensive land use planning projects from inception to approval, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project and department goals.
• Develops comprehensive, data-driven planning strategies that incorporate sustainability, resilience, economic development, and equity.
• Conducts research, analyzes demographic trends, environmental data, and growth patterns to inform planning strategies.
• Facilitates public outreach and community engagement efforts.
• Collaborates with local governments, county and state agencies, developers, and community stakeholders to develop goals, policies, and strategies for master plans.
• Provides strategic leadership for the project teams and mentors project team members.
• Provides expert guidance on zoning, land use, transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability issues within the scope of long-range planning and assigned projects.
• Prepares and presents reports, proposals, and presentations to government agencies, community groups, Planning Board, and County Council.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Manages Request for Proposal process for consultant services, as needed.
• Manages contracts for professional services, project timelines, and resources efficiently.
• Provides planning services in assigned area(s) of the County, to include development and permit review, as needed.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, possess outstanding communication skills, demonstrate good judgment, and be proactive. In addition, they must be independently engaged in the work program and highly dependable.