Planner II - Long Range Planning

Planner II - Long Range Planning

Salary

$67,111.00 - $126,678.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

07828

Department

Planning and Zoning

Division

Long Range Planning

Opening Date

09/25/2024

Closing Date

10/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Planner II in Planning and Zoning.

The Long Range Planning Section (LRP) in the Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning is responsible for preparing, updating or amending, and implementing planning documents and reports. These include the General Development Plan, Town Center Plans, Region Plans, Water and Sewer Master Plan, and other functional plans as needed or mandated. The LRP Section is also responsible for administering the comprehensive rezoning process; conducting data and GIS analysis on a variety of planning topics; preparing staff comments on development applications; reviewing amendments and preparing legislation for Water and Sewer Plan amendments; developing urban design concepts and plans; preparing and managing grant applications; coordinating briefings and public hearings with the Planning Advisory Board; working with advisory committees; and providing public outreach and customer service.

This Planner II position will assist in the preparation and implementation of Region Plans, update the adequate public facilities regulations and accompanying implementation manuals, work on planning projects initiated by State and other local government jurisdictions and perform a variety of planning functions related to long-range, comprehensive and community planning. Responsibilities may include collection of data, research and technical analysis; application and interpretation of Codes; preparation of written reports and other planning documents; oral and graphic presentations to appointed and elected officials, other professional staff and citizen groups; facilitating public meetings; and attending committee meetings.

This is responsible and moderately complex professional work in the field of planning which includes current building and zoning, long range planning and development, new subdivisions, proposed land use, land preservation, economic conditions, transportation, critical areas (wetlands, flood plain, coastal zone management, etc.), and zoning (reclassifications, exceptions, variances, waivers, etc.) laws, regulations and ordinances as they affect growth and development within the County (building, development and infrastructure).

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

An employee in this class is fully proficient in performing a wide variety of planning functions that require application and interpretation of complex building and zoning Codes both residential and commercial. Employees must exercise considerable judgment in carrying out assignments that are broad and varied in scope and nature.

Many planning activities involve projects of a long-term nature such as nature such as the County's General Development Plan, community-based Region plans and Town Center master plans.

Assignments include studies, collection of data, and analysis to be used for written, graphic, and oral presentations in both small and large forums of a diversity of individuals who may have divergent views. These studies result in current and future growth and development of County property, land use, and highways. Development within the County includes both residential and commercial aspects.

Planner II represents the journey level which progresses to moderately complex assignments and being performed with greater independence, less supervision and direction, and requiring guidance from Lead or Senior Planners as necessary.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Performs research, planning, and technical analysis for complex planning projects; conducts long-range planning studies in such areas as water quality, sign control, community facilities, coastal zone management, environmental protection, and land preservation; collects, tabulates, analyzes, and represents County agencies in attempts to assure consistency in regulations and policies among contiguous jurisdictions; analyzes existing laws and legal provisions offered as models or reflective of the experience of other jurisdictions; drafts revisions of laws and regulations.

Assists in the formulation of planning or zoning policy; represents superiors at various meetings; provides information on planning matters and regulations to the public.

Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data relating to local social, economic, population, housing, industrial development, zoning, and land uses.

Prepares written reports on various planning matters.

Reviews and analyzes legislative provisions; prepares revised drafts of laws or regulations.

Conducts or assists in conducting special studies; develops and coordinates development plans, e.g., open space, parks and recreation facilities, shopping centers, office complexes, etc.

Assists in the preparation of graphic materials concerned with planning problems and elements of the comprehensive County plan.

Assembles information and assists governmental agencies and individual citizens on matters relating to property use regulations and other functions of planning.

Conducts or assists in the conduct of special land use studies.

Reviews residential, commercial, and industrial subdivision plans for consistency with master plans.

Reviews and develops recommended departmental positions on zoning reclassifications, exceptions, variances, and zoning enforcement and drafts administrative decisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, zoning, subdivision, and land use.

Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of socio-economic research.

Considerable knowledge of research methods used in the collection, evaluation, and presentation of planning data.

Considerable knowledge of the literature of the field and of technical resources relevant to planning and related fields.

Considerable skill in planning, organizing, and conducting planning and related studies.

Considerable skill in preparing and presenting findings and recommendations effectively, both oral and written.

Ability to communicate ideas, results, and information clearly, concisely, and willingly.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, representatives of other agencies, and the public.

Ability to operate basic office and maintenance equipment and software.

Ability to respond attentively to internal and external customer problems and requests.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or Natural Resources or a closely related field; two (2) or more years of experience in professional planning and zoning work or a related field; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

1. ) Three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience including one (1) or more years of experience in comprehensive planning or community planning.

2. ) Professional experience in housing, economics and / or data analysis as these relate to land use planning.

3.) Proficiency in ArcPro GIS and Adobe InDesign.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years

• 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years

• 20 days

• 15 years or more

• 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Your response and lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

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• No

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Do you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or Natural Resources or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

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Please list your degree type and major coursework completed.

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• Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Have you attached the appropriate documentation to verify your education?

• Yes

• No

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Two (2) or more years of experience in professional planning and zoning work or a related field?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and MAJOR duties.

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Do you possess a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license from the State or an equivalent license from another State?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience including one (1) or more years of experience in comprehensive planning or community planning.

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and MAJOR duties.

10

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and MAJOR duties.

11

Do you have professional experience in housing, economics and / or data analysis as these relate to land use planning?

• Yes

• No

12

Do you have proficiency in ArcPro GIS and Adobe InDesign?

• Yes

• No

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If yes, state your experience and include number of years.

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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

Required Question