City of Gaithersburg
Long-Range Planner
City of Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
The
Planning Division
of the
Department of Planning & Code Administration
is seeking a talented full-time Long-Range Planner to perform professional and technical work developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering the City's land use policies and goals. This position will include regional and local transportation policy planning. You'll be joining a collaborative and innovative team that plays a key role in the planning and development of one of the largest cities in Maryland -- Gaithersburg, which has just over 70,000 residents and is located in the heart of Montgomery County.
The Long-Range Planner position is part of a team that oversees the amendment process for the City's Master Plan, develops growth policies, and collaborates with other local, state, and federal agencies to guide the region toward a balanced and sustainable future. The ideal candidate, along with strong and effective writing skills, will have knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of comprehensive planning in Maryland; planning-related data (census, economic, housing, etc.) collection and analysis methods; a base understanding of the relationship of land uses to transportation networks; urban design; community engagement and outreach; and statistical analysis for demographic and socioeconomic land-use and zoning issues.
This position may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level, depending on qualifications. Starting salary is negotiable within the anticipated hiring range (see below) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate:
Planner I - $61,000 - $70,000Planner II - $77,000 - $86,000We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life); paid time off; generous retirement contributions; tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans; excellent work/life balance; and opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
What you will do with us:
Represent the City on local and regional land use or transportation-related committees and project teams.Serve as staff liaison to the City Transportation Committee.Develop, prepare, and update City Master Plan Elements including Land Use and Transportation.Review and analyze various regional land use and transportation studies, master plans, and projects.Conduct the review of various development applications including annexations, sketch plans, and rezonings.Make oral presentations on long-range planning matters and projects at public meetings and other outreach opportunities.Grant opportunity research and writing.Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click the appropriate link to view the classification description for the
Planner I
and the
Planner II
positions. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for a position in Grades 106 and 109 in the City's FY 2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges.
What you will need to be considered:
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Demography, or closely related field.Up to one year of planning-related experience, including internships, preferably at the regional or local government level, or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.Strong, effective writing skills.Valid driver's license and safe driving record.Ability to handle multiple projects effectively with demonstrated attention to detail.To be considered for a Planner II level position, you will need:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field and 6 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience (experience at the regional or local government level preferred);
ORA Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field and 5 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience (experience at the regional or local government level preferred). (Any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position is qualifying.)In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and zoning.Demonstrated ability to manage more complex projects and perform work with more autonomy.American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (preferred).Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
A complete online application (include relevant education and work experience; incomplete applications will not be processed)Current Resume (attached to the online application)Letter of interest (attached to the online application) - Your letter of interest should include why you are interested in the position and what specific skills and abilities make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.Review of applications will begin immediately,
so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City's personnel regulations). Attendance at some early morning/evening public meetings or events and other work outside of regular business hours is required. This position may accommodate a combination of in-person and remote work. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact Long-Range Planning Manager Rob Robinson at 240.805.1072 or
Rob.Robinson@gaithersburgmd.gov . Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or
hr@gaithersburgmd.gov .
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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Planning Division
of the
Department of Planning & Code Administration
is seeking a talented full-time Long-Range Planner to perform professional and technical work developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering the City's land use policies and goals. This position will include regional and local transportation policy planning. You'll be joining a collaborative and innovative team that plays a key role in the planning and development of one of the largest cities in Maryland -- Gaithersburg, which has just over 70,000 residents and is located in the heart of Montgomery County.
The Long-Range Planner position is part of a team that oversees the amendment process for the City's Master Plan, develops growth policies, and collaborates with other local, state, and federal agencies to guide the region toward a balanced and sustainable future. The ideal candidate, along with strong and effective writing skills, will have knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of comprehensive planning in Maryland; planning-related data (census, economic, housing, etc.) collection and analysis methods; a base understanding of the relationship of land uses to transportation networks; urban design; community engagement and outreach; and statistical analysis for demographic and socioeconomic land-use and zoning issues.
This position may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level, depending on qualifications. Starting salary is negotiable within the anticipated hiring range (see below) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate:
Planner I - $61,000 - $70,000Planner II - $77,000 - $86,000We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life); paid time off; generous retirement contributions; tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans; excellent work/life balance; and opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
What you will do with us:
Represent the City on local and regional land use or transportation-related committees and project teams.Serve as staff liaison to the City Transportation Committee.Develop, prepare, and update City Master Plan Elements including Land Use and Transportation.Review and analyze various regional land use and transportation studies, master plans, and projects.Conduct the review of various development applications including annexations, sketch plans, and rezonings.Make oral presentations on long-range planning matters and projects at public meetings and other outreach opportunities.Grant opportunity research and writing.Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click the appropriate link to view the classification description for the
Planner I
and the
Planner II
positions. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for a position in Grades 106 and 109 in the City's FY 2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges.
What you will need to be considered:
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Demography, or closely related field.Up to one year of planning-related experience, including internships, preferably at the regional or local government level, or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.Strong, effective writing skills.Valid driver's license and safe driving record.Ability to handle multiple projects effectively with demonstrated attention to detail.To be considered for a Planner II level position, you will need:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field and 6 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience (experience at the regional or local government level preferred);
ORA Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field and 5 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience (experience at the regional or local government level preferred). (Any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position is qualifying.)In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and zoning.Demonstrated ability to manage more complex projects and perform work with more autonomy.American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (preferred).Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
A complete online application (include relevant education and work experience; incomplete applications will not be processed)Current Resume (attached to the online application)Letter of interest (attached to the online application) - Your letter of interest should include why you are interested in the position and what specific skills and abilities make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.Review of applications will begin immediately,
so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City's personnel regulations). Attendance at some early morning/evening public meetings or events and other work outside of regular business hours is required. This position may accommodate a combination of in-person and remote work. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact Long-Range Planning Manager Rob Robinson at 240.805.1072 or
Rob.Robinson@gaithersburgmd.gov . Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or
hr@gaithersburgmd.gov .
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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