Principal Planner

This position is responsible for performing difficult professional planning work. The work requires a proactive and sometimes influential approach in the coordination of assigned program activities between and among other departments and agencies of local governments. An employee in this class is expected to develop studies and recommendations concerning development review. The work is performed with considerable latitude for initiative and is subject to functional policies and goals under the general managerial direction of the Chief of Zoning. The position is contributory to the orderly growth and development of the City and of sub-areas within its boundaries.

Company
City of Rockville
Rockville, MD
Salary
$72,393.00 - $112,207.00
Responsibilities
  • Identifies and analyzes problems, develops goals and objectives, and designs programs to meet departmental objectives.
  • Represents the City and Department and actively participates in meetings with elected officials, boards and commissions, government agencies, property owners, developers, neighborhoods, and community groups to discuss development plans, transportation and urban design issues.
  • Coordinates work with other planners.
  • Performs other duties as required.

 
 Development Review and Zoning

  • Assists applicants and the public to locate useful information, to comply with City requirements and to follow procedures.
  • Interprets complex zoning and development regulations and conveys information to the general public in an understandable format.
  • Evaluates site plans, permits, subdivision, and other development applications as assigned for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Coordinates the review of development plans with other departments and outside agencies requirements.
  • Attends Development Review meetings and other meetings with applicant, engineers, planners, citizens, etc., as required. 
  • Manages the review of development review applications of high complexity, resulting in written analysis and recommendation of proposals to Approving Authorities
  • Presents recommendations in written and oral form, with graphics and oral presentation to Approving Authorities, including the Board of Appeals, the Planning Commission, and the Mayor and Council meetings.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:
 Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, geography, long range planning, urban planning or closely related field from an accredited university or college; plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work in planning.
 
 Special Qualifications:
 Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time