Planning Technician III (10827, Grade 18)

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planning Technician III to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews Air Force Base.  Prince George’s County is also home to many attractions such as FedEx Field, National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County? If so, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planning Technician III position.

The Planning Technician III will be responsible for permit review for all types of residential, commercial, signage, and use and occupancies, as well as planning assistance work, managing a specialized portion of the section’s planning and regulatory programs, referrals to the Planning Board, reviewing conditions of an approved development application, and triggers. Work involves: reviewing permits and planning applications; identifying problems and changes needed for compliance; working with the general public, developers, and professionals to identify alternative methods for compliance; collecting, organizing, and analyzing planning related data; preparing graphics for reports and presentations; writing reports and referrals; and developing and implementing procedures to improve program performance.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will work to perform advanced planning assistance work involving property specific research and instructional meetings with applicants, agents, and/or community planners. Important duties include: detailed reviews of application submission packages; communication of needs and/or deficiencies to applicants, agents, and plan reviewers; serving on the Alternative Compliance Committee; reviewing final plats of subdivision and inspection of recreational facilities for conformance with approved plans. Work requires an in-depth knowledge of the zoning and subdivision codes and applicability of design standards as defined in approved sector plans and the zoning ordinance. A Planning Technician III plans, organizes and prioritizes their own work in the context of established standards. Performs other related duties as assigned to cover in the absence of supervisor.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

The ideal candidate will have highly organized work habits, be detail-oriented and accurate, and have experience with record keeping, database management, and application processing in a regulatory environment. A successful candidate must also have substantial analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with local zoning, urban design, and subdivision codes would be advantageous. This position's work program provides support to the Prince George's County Planning Department and the Prince George's County Planning Board.
 
 Preferred Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with plan, permit and development application review.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total two (4) years.

Classification Specification Planning Technician III

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 $49,361 to $87,419 at the Planning Technician III level (salary is commensurate with education and experience) with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is currently located in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions). 

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.