Job Alert: Transportation Planner (Planner II) – City of Gaithersburg, MD
- Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gaithersburgmd/jobs/1518751/transportation-planner-planner-ii
- Description
- The Planning Division of the City of Gaithersburg Department of Planning & Code Administration is seeking an experienced professional for the full-time position of Transportation Planner (Planner II). The primary responsibility of the position will be coordinating all transportation planning activities and serving as liaison to the Transportation Advisory Committee with additional roles in traditional planning and zoning activities.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to review site development applications and have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation, urban design, architecture, and zoning. Additional responsibilities may include coordination with outside governmental agencies; processing zoning text amendments, abandonment applications, and annexation cases; and the use of GIS for the creation of maps.
This is a full-time salaried “exempt” position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City’s personnel regulations). A core work schedule based on operational needs will be determined.
Starting salary is negotiable within the salary range depending on knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and experience. Includes a generous benefits package.
- Job Functions
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Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinates Transportation planning activities; serves as liaison to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
- Develops, prepares, and updates short- and long-range neighborhood Transportation, revitalization, and improvement plans.
- Conducts extensive research and prepares studies on Transportation and other areas of comprehensive planning activities.
- Interprets ordinance and code provisions for architects, engineers, developers, and the public.
- Gathers, assimilates, interprets, and analyzes a variety of data and information pertaining to Transportation.
- Assists with development, update, and maintenance of the Master Plan and land development regulations.
- Conducts review of various development applications including site plans, permits, rezoning, variance requests, etc.
- Writes and presents formal and technical reports, correspondence, and other planning materials; assists in preparation of policy papers and reports for commissions, boards, committees, and elected officials.
- Responds to public inquiries pertaining to Transportation and other planning policies. Makes oral presentations on Transportation and other planning matters and projects at public meetings.
- Performs related tasks as required.
View the Planner II job description for additional information.
- Qualifications
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Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Experience/Training:
Requires a Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field, and at least two years of progressive professional planning experience at the regional or local government level. (Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by at least four years of progressive professional planning experience may substitute for a Master’s Degree.)Specific experience and/or training in the principles adn practices of Transportation Planning is required. Must have the ability to read and interpret Master Plans, Zoning Ordinances, construction drawings, site plans, and architectural drawings. Must have excellent presentation, organization, and writing skills and have a work style that supports teamwork, collaboration, and positive relationships that will complement the Department’s work environment and customer service goals.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must possess certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners or be able to obtain certification within one year of hire. Must have a valid Maryland driver’s license or be able to obtain by hire date. - Additional Information
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Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered.
Submission of a letter of interest and a resume (attached to the online application) is required. (Resumes and other supporting documents are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. You must fill out the application completely; do not use “see resume” or “see attachment.”)
This is a continuous recruitment; prompt application is highly encouraged. Initial review of applications will begin on September 19, 2016; however, the position will remain open until filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
For more information, contact Martin Matsen, Planning Division Chief, at mmatsen@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6330, Ext. 2123.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
