The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Transportation Engineering Planner II (10649, Grade 24)
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Largo, Maryland, United States
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Transportation Planner II to join our planning team. This is an outstanding opportunity for the candidate with a background in development review who has experience reviewing traffic impact studies and site plans. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County? If so, we invite qualified applicants to apply.
Responsibilities
Evaluates motor vehicle transportation impact studies, pedestrian and bicyclist impact statements, proposed development layouts, statements of justification, and any other materials submitted by applicants for regulatory review of development.
Proposes multimodal transportation changes to development applications necessary to meet County Ordinance requirements or conform to approved functional, sector, and community master plans.
Provides transportation referral comments for building, grading, and sign permits.
Applies problem-solving techniques, creates appropriate criteria for evaluation, and assesses the technical integrity of multimodal transportation analyses and infrastructure plans.
Works as part of a team to scope transportation impact studies and identifies transportation issues and adjustments for detailed site plans.
Prepares detailed case referrals covering transportation compliance with master plans, county code, and the county’s transportation review guidelines.
Assists team on other high priority projects including area master plans, connectivity studies, pedestrian, and bicycle studies, or other long-range, placemaking, and community revitalization projects.
Assists team to reviews public facilities development applications for compliance with functional, sector and community master plans such as Water and Sewer Amendment requests, Maryland Clearing House applications, and Mandatory Referral.
Important Employee Characteristics
Knowledge of zoning and subdivision codes, County geography, general planning department functions, and basic principles and concepts of land use and transportation planning.
Knowledge of the latest transportation planning techniques to assess traffic impacts including trip generation, modal split, trip distribution, and trip assignment.
Knowledge of the process to evaluate the existing, background, and future traffic scenarios to assess adequacy.
Knowledge of land use integration with transportation planning.
Ability to review and understand technical and analytical reports, plans, and correspondence, including engineering drawings and site plans.
Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and reports to a non-technical audience.
Is organized, detail oriented, accurate, and can reliably prioritize their own work to adhere to department practices and established time frames.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Teams, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and remote work collaboration software.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Classification Specification Planner II Medical, Drug & Alcohol Testing May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions This position is traditionally located in an office setting. Staff in the Planning Department may be eligible to telework up to two days/week with Planning Department supplied equipment. Field work may be necessary depending on job assignment. May be required to attend and/or facilitate public meetings in person or virtually in the evening or on weekends.
Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.
Why Prince George’s Planning?
Telework opportunities
Flexible schedules
Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
Free parking is available for employees
Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $64,689 to $114,566 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planner II level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.
The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at 301-454-1411 (or Maryland Relay 7-1-1).
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates motor vehicle transportation impact studies, pedestrian and bicyclist impact statements, proposed development layouts, statements of justification, and any other materials submitted by applicants for regulatory review of development.
Proposes multimodal transportation changes to development applications necessary to meet County Ordinance requirements or conform to approved functional, sector, and community master plans.
Provides transportation referral comments for building, grading, and sign permits.
Applies problem-solving techniques, creates appropriate criteria for evaluation, and assesses the technical integrity of multimodal transportation analyses and infrastructure plans.
Works as part of a team to scope transportation impact studies and identifies transportation issues and adjustments for detailed site plans.
Prepares detailed case referrals covering transportation compliance with master plans, county code, and the county’s transportation review guidelines.
Assists team on other high priority projects including area master plans, connectivity studies, pedestrian, and bicycle studies, or other long-range, placemaking, and community revitalization projects.
Assists team to reviews public facilities development applications for compliance with functional, sector and community master plans such as Water and Sewer Amendment requests, Maryland Clearing House applications, and Mandatory Referral.
Important Employee Characteristics
Knowledge of zoning and subdivision codes, County geography, general planning department functions, and basic principles and concepts of land use and transportation planning.
Knowledge of the latest transportation planning techniques to assess traffic impacts including trip generation, modal split, trip distribution, and trip assignment.
Knowledge of the process to evaluate the existing, background, and future traffic scenarios to assess adequacy.
Knowledge of land use integration with transportation planning.
Ability to review and understand technical and analytical reports, plans, and correspondence, including engineering drawings and site plans.
Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and reports to a non-technical audience.
Is organized, detail oriented, accurate, and can reliably prioritize their own work to adhere to department practices and established time frames.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Teams, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and remote work collaboration software.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Classification Specification Planner II Medical, Drug & Alcohol Testing May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions This position is traditionally located in an office setting. Staff in the Planning Department may be eligible to telework up to two days/week with Planning Department supplied equipment. Field work may be necessary depending on job assignment. May be required to attend and/or facilitate public meetings in person or virtually in the evening or on weekends.
Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.
Why Prince George’s Planning?
Telework opportunities
Flexible schedules
Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
Free parking is available for employees
Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $64,689 to $114,566 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planner II level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.
The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at 301-454-1411 (or Maryland Relay 7-1-1).
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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