Planner III

The Community Planning Division has several opening for Planner III due to retirements and FY 22 budget staffing additions.

Job Description
The selected candidates will lead interdisciplinary teams, including staff, consultants, and agency partners, in the development of comprehensive master and sector plans, planning studies, and comprehensive zoning map amendments. This work involves managing community outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, and communication of complex and sensitive information to multiple audiences to complete assigned duties.

Examples of Important Duties:
*Leads the development and approval of master and sector plans that meet the County’s goals and objectives, manages contracts for professional services and the legislative approval process.
*Communicates effectively with an array of stakeholders, meets deadlines and maintains product quality while managing multiple assignments.
*Provides strategic leadership for the project teams and mentors project team members.
*Reviews and analyzes development proposals for sector and master plan compliance and community impacts through written reports and oral testimony at public hearings.
*Leads and/or participates in plan implementation activities.
*Makes presentations to many different audiences including large public meetings, the County Council, the Planning Board, community groups, interagency working groups, and other stakeholders.