Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week plus excellent County benefits.
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Planning.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or educational license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
- Examples of Duties
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This is an entry-level position responsible for completing planning processes and projects that rely heavily on using GIS and other spatial analytics tools. In particular, this position provides support in applying information and technology to better understand and address complex planning issues and to effectively provide planning services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities- Produce maps and update GIS datasets
- Maintain and update the official zoning layer
- Provide GIS support to Planning Department and other agency staff
- Create maps and data reports for use in Community Plans, Master Plan, and other Planning documents.
- Create high quality information products and dashboards for Planning related projects as needed.
- Complete technical research utilizing GIS and other analytical and visualization tools for a variety of Planning initiatives.
- Embrace continuous learning, training and self-improvement.
May provide technical assistance with various planning studies. May perform other related duties as required. - (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
- Qualifications
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters' degree in planning or a related field*, plus one year professional planning experience.
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Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of seven (7) years for the required education.)
*Some Related Fields: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences (e.g. economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.7 and ArcGIS Online and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Knowledge of GIS concepts and ability to create and maintain maps, spatial datasets, tables and other geospatial data.
- Ability to create visually pleasing maps using sound cartographic principals.
- Ability to complete highly technical tasks efficiently and accurately, often under tight deadlines.
- Ability to use problem solving and spatial analyses to answer Planning related questions.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and be able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Familiarity with 3D spatial data, ArcUrban and Tableau Desktop is preferred.
- Some community engagement experience and public presentation skills are ideal.
- One (1) year professional experience.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date on the job posting.Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Planner I Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s) or educational license(s) to your application.