Comprehensive Planner III

Information

Pay Range (Grade) A400

Employment Type Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Organization Planning & Land Management - Comprehensive Planning

Location County Office Building

Reports to Comprehensive Planning Division Manager

Leadership Duties No

Competency Group Professional

Classification Exempt (40219)

Summary

As the Comprehensive Planner III, you will use your extensive experience to oversee analysis and create guidance for land use planning. Your expertise will impact the development of the County through assistance with the preparation and implementation of various types of planning documents, most notably the update to the County Master Plan. Comprehensive Planning leadership will rely on you to ensure consistency with program parameters and goals.

Essential Duties

• Lead the creation of surveys/studies for rezoning, annexations, development regulations, and zoning ordinances. Perform mapping and GIS analysis to support planning efforts.
• Develop and update comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and other planning documents.
• Review development plans for consistency with adopted land use and functional plans recommendations and provide feedback.
• Research planning practices and trends utilized in urban planning.
• Apply current principles, practices, laws and regulations for planning, zoning, and land development. Use complex mathematical concepts and formulas.
• Identify and apply for funding opportunities to support planning related projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise support to other Comprehensive Planning staff. Manage staff, schedule, and resources for defined projects.
• Lead project operations to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure department policies, procedures, and contracts meet applicable standards.
• Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities. Facilitate a supportive work environment.
• Independently ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Review work of others to ensure that organizational standards are met.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Skills

• GIS Software (Intermediate)
• Land Use Regulations (Advanced)
• Presentation (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)

Competencies

• Service Excellence - Level 3
• Decision Making - Level 3
• Collaborating with Others - Level 3
• Digital Literacy - Level 3
• Continuous Learning - Level 4
• Analytical Thinking - Level 4
• Presentation - Level 4
• Team Leadership - Level 3
• Writing Skills - Level 4

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in planning or a related field
• Eight or more years of related experience, with experience in the development of Master Plans preferred
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.
• Will be required to work outside of standard hours.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Candidates are able to apply directly to our Career Center page: Carroll County Career Center.