• Provides expertise on public facilities, housing, growth management, and various long range planning projects such as master plans, sector plans, green infrastructure plan, agriculture plans, agriculture preservation, and other functional master plans.
• Analyzes and provides recommendations regarding proposed state and local legislation affecting specific planning programs.
• Provides expert counsel to senior management and professional colleagues on planning issues.
• Works with the Planning Board, Zoning Hearing Examiner, County Council, and/or other high-level public officials to resolve complex planning related public policy issues on a regular basis within the area(s) of expertise.
• Prepares, presents, and reviews items to be presented before the Planning Board and District Council.
• Consults with developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, governmental agencies, and the public about planning and design-related issues.
• Serves on Commission, County, and State Committees that exist for promoting, reviewing, or coordinating various aspects of the planning function, or whose activities may impact upon the planning function.
• Develops formal and informal partnerships with other recognized government, academic, and private sector organizations within a field of expertise.
• Reviews and provides recommendations on development review applications.

Other duties may include full participation in interdisciplinary planning teams. The ability to relate land use plans to development review regulations is important. The candidate must possess innovative problem-solving skills, strong leadership skills, and be willing to work in a diverse environment. Qualified candidates will be expected to effectively communicate planning and design principles verbally, graphically, and in writing. Qualified candidates must have proven superior negotiation skills and provide thorough planning recommendations for quality urban design. A combination of public and private experience is preferred.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

The ideal candidate for the Master Planner Position will possess:

• Strong analytical skills, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to provide a directly related innovative approach to housing practices and facilities planning.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Expert knowledge of landscape, architecture, environmental science, housing practices and/or facilities design/planning techniques.
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Demonstrated ability to manage or facilitate complex, multi-year projects involving an array of stakeholders, sensitive political issues and challenges, and diverse communities.
• Ability to work with all levels of government and established communities in a diverse innovative planning environment.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of state and local legislative processes.
• Knowledge of Maryland Land Use Law.

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $71,266 to $124,203 at the Master Planner level with an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.