Comprehensive Planner II Information - Pay Range (Grade): $67,309 - $121,140 (A300)
- Hiring Pay Range: $67,309 - $70,675
- Other Compensation Offered: Flexible Work Schedule
- Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
- Organization: Planning & Land Management - Comprehensive Planning
- Location: County Office Building
- Reports to: Comprehensive Planning Division Manager
- Classification: Exempt (40218)
What You Will Do As a Comprehensive Planner II, you will use your experience to provide analysis and guidance for land use planning. Your expertise will impact the development of the County through assistance with the preparation and implementation of various types of planning documents. Comprehensive Planning leadership will rely on you to maintain consistency with program parameters and goals.
Essential Duties - Conduct surveys/studies for rezoning, annexations, development regulations, and zoning ordinances. Perform mapping and GIS analysis to support planning efforts.
- Develop and update comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and other planning documents.
- Develop and implement citizen participation programs. Provide liaison service to assigned municipalities.
- Review development plans for consistency with adopted land use and functional plans recommendations and provide feedback.
- Research planning practices and trends utilized in urban planning.
- Apply current principles, practices, laws and regulations for planning, zoning, and land development. Perform analysis of data to determine trends and draw conclusions from data.
- Identify and recommend funding opportunities to support planning related projects.
- Present project information in work groups, meetings, and to the public.
- Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
- Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed Your Skills - GIS Software (Intermediate)
- Land Use Regulations (Intermediate)
- Presentation (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Your Strengths - Service Excellence
- Decision Making
- Collaborating with Others
- Digital Literacy
- Continuous Learning
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Literacy
- Presentation
- Writing Skills
You Might Be a Good Fit If Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field
- Four or more years of related experience
- A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information - Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
- Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.
- Will be required to work outside of standard hours.
- Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements
Why You Will Love Working Here All the Benefits You Need Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
- Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
- Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
- Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
- Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at
[email protected] , via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Comprehensive Planner III Information Pay Range (Grade): $74,048 - $133,266 (A400)
Hiring Pay Range: $74,048 - $77,751
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Organization: Planning & Land Management - Comprehensive Planning
Location: County Office Building
Reports to: Comprehensive Planning Division Manager
Classification: Exempt (40219)
What You Will Do As the Comprehensive Planner III, you will use your extensive experience to oversee analysis and create guidance for land use planning. Your expertise will impact the development of the County through assistance with the preparation and implementation of various types of planning documents, most notably the update to the County Master Plan. Comprehensive Planning leadership will rely on you to ensure consistency with program parameters and goals.
Essential Duties - Lead the creation of surveys/studies for rezoning, annexations, development regulations, and zoning ordinances. Perform mapping and GIS analysis to support planning efforts.
- Develop and update comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and other planning documents.
- Review development plans for consistency with adopted land use and functional plans recommendations and provide feedback.
- Research planning practices and trends utilized in urban planning.
- Apply current principles, practices, laws and regulations for planning, zoning, and land development. Use complex mathematical concepts and formulas.
- Identify and apply for funding opportunities to support planning related projects.
- Provide subject matter expertise support to other Comprehensive Planning staff. Manage staff, schedule, and resources for defined projects.
- Lead project operations to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure department policies, procedures, and contracts meet applicable standards.
- Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities. Facilitate a supportive work environment.
- Independently ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Review work of others to ensure that organizational standards are met.
- Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed Your Skills - GIS Software (Intermediate)
- Land Use Regulations (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Your Strengths - Collaborating with Others
You Might Be a Good Fit If Education and Experience - Master's degree in planning or a related field
- Eight or more years of related experience, with experience in the development of Master Plans preferred
- A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications - American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Additional Information - Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
- Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.
- Will be required to work outside of standard hours.
- Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements
Why You Will Love Working Here All the Benefits You Need Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
- Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
- Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
- Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
- Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at
[email protected] , via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
