Baltimore County
Job Summary
Under general supervision, supervises and performs professional planning and/or zoning work, serves as a senior land use planner for the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections. Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. Application notice: this vacancy may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of an assigned unit of professional and support personnel engaged in planning, zoning, land use, and related activities. Coordinates the unit's activities with the work of other units and agencies within the County. Prepares and presents reports of unit activities. Supervises the development, review, commenting and analysis of concept plans, landscape plans, community plans, site plans, development plans, limited exemption plans, minor subdivision plans, zoning petition plans, zoning use permit plans, zoning administrative approval plans and other plans and related documents. Reviews planner comments to assure consistency with appropriate zoning regulations, planning policies, development policies and other guidelines. Resolves conflicts with developers, community groups, builders, engineers, surveyors, attorneys and other county or state units or agencies. Reviews and comments on development proposals and petitions to change zoning designations. Makes recommendations to the Planning Board and County Council. Oversees and supervises the agencies or division’s GIS functions and the office automation computer systems. Assists in the development, modification, and administration of the zoning regulations, and other planning or zoning policies, legislation, and guidelines affecting zoning and land use. Conducts and participates in meetings with community groups, advisory groups, representatives of other County and governmental agencies, developers, builders, engineers, surveyors, attorneys and others regarding planning, zoning, land use and development issues. Serves as a senior planner on various committees or for special projects for the agency or division. Performs other related duties as required. Examples of Other Duties
Other related tasks as required. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree plus four years of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience. OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree plus five years of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban, regional, community, commercial revitalization, land use, and transportation planning. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of land use, zoning, and development management. Skill in the interpretation and application of codes, regulations, policies, and standards. Skill in the formulation, review, and analysis of plans, maps, drawings, permits, legislation, and other documents related to planning or zoning. Skill in leading and conducting planning and zoning research studies and projects. Skill in communicating planning and zoning issues, regulations, and procedures to others. Ability to prepare detailed plans for land use and complex reports concerning land use issues. Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of professional and support staff in a specialized planning or zoning function. Ability to develop and implement work methods and procedures. Ability to coordinate the function with the activities of other groups. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of State and local laws pertaining to planning, zoning, and development management. Thorough knowledge of organizations and agencies which impact planning, land use, zoning, and development in the County. Skill in preparing detailed plans for land use and complex reports concerning land use issues. Skill in supervising and coordinating the work of professional and support staff in assigned planning or zoning function. Skill in developing work methods and procedures. Skill in coordinating unit activities with activities of other groups. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage diverse projects simultaneously. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to represent the County or Department before community groups or on committees. Application Documents
Proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in application not being considered. Include all promotions and reclassifications as separate work experience on your application, with dates. Attach transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Contact
ATTN: Planner III Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 Additional Notes
Medical examination, drug screening, and employment background investigation required for selected candidates. Positions are essentially sedentary; some may require travel between sites.
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Under general supervision, supervises and performs professional planning and/or zoning work, serves as a senior land use planner for the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections. Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. Application notice: this vacancy may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of an assigned unit of professional and support personnel engaged in planning, zoning, land use, and related activities. Coordinates the unit's activities with the work of other units and agencies within the County. Prepares and presents reports of unit activities. Supervises the development, review, commenting and analysis of concept plans, landscape plans, community plans, site plans, development plans, limited exemption plans, minor subdivision plans, zoning petition plans, zoning use permit plans, zoning administrative approval plans and other plans and related documents. Reviews planner comments to assure consistency with appropriate zoning regulations, planning policies, development policies and other guidelines. Resolves conflicts with developers, community groups, builders, engineers, surveyors, attorneys and other county or state units or agencies. Reviews and comments on development proposals and petitions to change zoning designations. Makes recommendations to the Planning Board and County Council. Oversees and supervises the agencies or division’s GIS functions and the office automation computer systems. Assists in the development, modification, and administration of the zoning regulations, and other planning or zoning policies, legislation, and guidelines affecting zoning and land use. Conducts and participates in meetings with community groups, advisory groups, representatives of other County and governmental agencies, developers, builders, engineers, surveyors, attorneys and others regarding planning, zoning, land use and development issues. Serves as a senior planner on various committees or for special projects for the agency or division. Performs other related duties as required. Examples of Other Duties
Other related tasks as required. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree plus four years of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience. OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree plus five years of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban, regional, community, commercial revitalization, land use, and transportation planning. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of land use, zoning, and development management. Skill in the interpretation and application of codes, regulations, policies, and standards. Skill in the formulation, review, and analysis of plans, maps, drawings, permits, legislation, and other documents related to planning or zoning. Skill in leading and conducting planning and zoning research studies and projects. Skill in communicating planning and zoning issues, regulations, and procedures to others. Ability to prepare detailed plans for land use and complex reports concerning land use issues. Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of professional and support staff in a specialized planning or zoning function. Ability to develop and implement work methods and procedures. Ability to coordinate the function with the activities of other groups. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of State and local laws pertaining to planning, zoning, and development management. Thorough knowledge of organizations and agencies which impact planning, land use, zoning, and development in the County. Skill in preparing detailed plans for land use and complex reports concerning land use issues. Skill in supervising and coordinating the work of professional and support staff in assigned planning or zoning function. Skill in developing work methods and procedures. Skill in coordinating unit activities with activities of other groups. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage diverse projects simultaneously. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to represent the County or Department before community groups or on committees. Application Documents
Proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in application not being considered. Include all promotions and reclassifications as separate work experience on your application, with dates. Attach transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Contact
ATTN: Planner III Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 Additional Notes
Medical examination, drug screening, and employment background investigation required for selected candidates. Positions are essentially sedentary; some may require travel between sites.
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