JOB INFORMATION
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30pm; full-benefits
This professional position in the Livable Frederick Planning & Design Office is responsible for planning and zoning work required for the on-going comprehensive/long-range planning function of Frederick County. Direction may be given to support staff. Supervision is received from the Livable Frederick Director.
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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 10 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
- Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.
- For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
- Assist with the development of area, corridor, treasured landscape, and functional plans called for in the Livable Frederick Master Plan and the associated Implementation Program
- Assist with the development of state-mandated cyclical plans and plan elements, including the Water Resources Element and the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
- Assist with the development of the Annual Report to Maryland Department of Planning
- Assist with the processing and review of Water and Sewer Master Plan amendments
- Conduct research and prepare reports on a variety of planning and zoning related topics
- Make presentations to elected and appointed officials in Frederick County, at the State level, and in the metropolitan area
- Provide professional planning assistance to community members, local organizations, and various boards and commissions on a variety of planning related topics, including but not limited to: land use, transportation, growth management, healthy community best practices, sustainable and environmentally-friendly policies, development and community design considerations, pedestrian-friendly design practices
- Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography or another closely related field
- Minimum 2 years of related planning work experience
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
- NOTE: Additional related work experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of planning
- Working knowledge of the methods of conducting research and statistical analysis, with the ability to effectively compile and prepare comprehensive reports and analyses
- Ability to effectively access and utilize GIS, word processing, data management, and presentation software
- Ability to effectively organize work and determine priorities, work independently on complex projects, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
- Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports
- Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to prepare and present effective reports, maps and charts relative to particular studies
- Ability to effectively read and interpret maps and plans
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, appointed officials, and the general public