Assortment Planner jobs in Columbia, MD

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as the Planner during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

• Six (6) Paid Personal Days
• Ten (10) Paid Vacation Days
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays; plus Three (3) Partial Holidays
• Fifteen (15) Paid Sick Days
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
• Vested in just five (5) years.
• Credit for Prior Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
• An Annual Salary of $54,080

If our Planner, comprehensive compensation package interests you, please continue reading through our job posting to learn more about the position’s duties, responsibilities, prerequisites, etc. and apply online today.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate professional and responsible administrative work through administration of various County land use regulations. Also assists with the preparation of long-range planning documents and reports. Direction is provided by the Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Reviews subdivisions, site plans and construction drawings to ensure compliance with County and state ordinances and regulations. Research plats and deeds and performs field analysis for review purposes. Determines agency routing. Prepares summary reports. Presents findings to Planning Commission.

Coordinates meetings to discuss, negotiate and resolve conflicts related to development proposals.

Reviews, analyzes, routes, coordinates and makes recommendations regarding requests for ordinance modifications, various applications, and plans.

Assists the public, co-workers, elected and public officials, private sector consultants, engineers, planners, surveyors, attorneys, realtors, etc. with planning, land use, engineering, natural resource and environmental related questions.

Prepares a variety of reports, makes presentations to various boards and commissions.

Assists in the development of the Comprehensive Plan, ordinance amendments, and functional plans.

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of local planning and local and State laws related to land use and land development including knowledge of the Washington County Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Forest Conservation Ordinance, and Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Understand how these ordinances and laws apply to the review of development projects. General knowledge of the local, State and Federal planning programs and procedures. Ability to exercise judgment in analyzing facts or circumstances surrounding issues. Knowledgeable of the interrelationship between review agencies regarding complex development review projects. Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and 2 years of experience in planning principles and land use regulations, computers/GIS applications, and enforcement provisions. A combination of post graduate education and experience in a related field may be considered equivalent to 2 years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver's license. AICP preferred.

Occasional evening work to attend Planning Commission meetings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.

Easy Ways to Apply:

Visit our website at https://www.washco-md.net/jobs/

or

Complete and mail Application to:

Washington County Human Resources Department,

100 W. Washington Street, Room 2300,

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.

Internal Candidates are required to use an Internal Application (including resume) when applying.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Friday, July 21st, 2023 @ 4:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person