Transportation Planner II (11107, Grade 24)

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a dynamic and motivated Transportation Planner II to join our planning team!. This is an outstanding opportunity for the candidate with a background in long range and transportation master planning who also has experience with the development review process. The Department is responsible for and the selected candidate will assist with developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, countywide planning (transportation master plans, transportation planning studies), and implementation programs in an urbanizing county adjacent to our nation’s capital. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George’s County is also home to attractions such as National Harbor. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County? If so, we invite qualified applicants to apply.

• Assesses all transportation related recommendations and facilities for department-initiated plans and studies.
• Coordinates with federal, state, and local transportation, transit, planning, parks and recreation, and revenue agencies. Participates on committees and other working groups to advance County goals, plans, and projects.
• Assists team as a resource for planning and other high priority projects including area master plans, connectivity studies, pedestrian, and bicycle studies, or other long-range, placemaking, and community revitalization projects.
• Updates the master plan roadway right-of-way and pedestrian and bicycle facilities layers for PG Atlas, the County’s online mapping tool.
• Prepares detailed case referrals covering transportation compliance with master plans, county code, and the county’s transportation review guidelines.
• Reviews public facilities development applications for compliance with functional, sector and community master plans such as Water and Sewer Amendment requests, Maryland Clearing House applications, and Mandatory Referrals.
• Assists team in updating and operating travel demand model. Important Employee Characteristics
• Knowledge of zoning and subdivision codes, County geography, general planning department functions, and basic principles and concepts of land use and transportation planning.
• Knowledge of land use and long-range transportation planning.
• Ability to review and understand technical and analytical reports, plans, and correspondence, including engineering drawings and site plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and reports to a non-technical audience.
• Is organized, detail oriented, accurate, and can reliably prioritize their own work to adhere to department practices and established time frames.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Teams, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and remote work collaboration software.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
• Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment. Classification/Specification: Planner II May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Working Conditions This position is traditionally located in an office setting. Staff in the Planning Department may be eligible to telework for up to two days/week with Planning Department supplied equipment. Field work may be necessary depending on job assignment. May be required to attend and/or facilitate public meetings in person or virtually in the evening or on weekends. Supplemental Information Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application. WHY PRINCE GEORGE’S PLANNING?
• Telework opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Onsite fitness center
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
• Free parking is available for employees
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $65,465 to $115,941 (salary is commensurate with education and experience)

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