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Baltimore County

Planner III

Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.List all

promotions

and changes in job duties due to

reclassification

as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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.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.Directs the preparation of community plans.Reviews and comments on development proposals.Reviews petitions to change zoning designations.Makes recommendations to the Planning Board and County Council.Directs, coordinates, and participates in various projects and studies pertaining to planning and or zoning such as land use, growth management, and the zoning regulations and policies.Coordinates the review and analysis of requests for zoning variances, special exceptions, special hearings, zoning use permits, zoning administrative approvals, and other actions involving with the Zoning Commissioner, Administrative Law Judge and/or the Board of Appeals.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.Examples of Other DutiesPerforms other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Required QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree plus four years' professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree plus five years' professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

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 your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Planner IIIOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Persons appointed to this classification may work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Employees may be subject to call to duty as required. Employees must maintain proficiency in multiple fields of code inspection and enforcement.

Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may require travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

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