Job Description

The Principal Development Planner (Community Planner IV) will support our client in leading complex planning projects related to land use , zoning , community development , and transportation planning . This senior role requires expertise in project management , legislative processes , transportation policy , and public presentations . The candidate will collaborate with elected officials , government agencies , and stakeholders to address policy issues, develop long-term plans, and guide development projects.

• Location : Largo, MD
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Work Schedule : Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Key Responsibilities:

• Zoning and Subdivision Rewrite: Serve on the Zoning and Subdivision Rewrite team, assisting with staff training, public outreach, and implementing zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations.
• Legislative and Policy Management: Analyze and manage state and local legislation affecting land use, zoning, and community development. Draft and manage policy proposals and legislative amendments.
• Project Management: Lead multi-year planning projects, manage timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.
• Transportation Planning: Develop transportation-related recommendations for new developments and redevelopment projects. Provide expertise on transportation impact statements and bicycle/pedestrian planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, government agencies, and the public to discuss land use, zoning, and development policies.
• Public Presentations: Prepare and present policy recommendations before the Planning Board, Zoning Hearing Examiner, and County Council.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Fully engage in interdisciplinary planning teams, working with internal and external stakeholders to address community challenges and development goals.
• Training and Development: Provide staff training on new policies, zoning regulations, and **planning processes.

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications Requirements:

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning , Geography , Land Use Law , Public Policy , or a related field.
• Master’s Degree or Professional Certification (e.g., PMP ) in Project Management is preferred.

Experience :

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional-level planning experience, with at least three (3) years in project management , consultation , and coordination within urban planning or transportation planning .
• Experience managing multimodal transportation projects is highly preferred.

Technical Skills :

• Expertise in land use , zoning regulations , and transportation planning .
• Proficiency in planning software such as ArcGIS , AutoCAD , and transportation modeling tools .
• Knowledge of environmental planning , historic preservation , and public facility planning .

Communication Skills :

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex transportation and zoning issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical reports , legislative analyses , and public presentations .

Collaboration & Leadership :

• Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with diverse stakeholders .
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff and collaborate with external partners.

Legislative & Regulatory Knowledge :

• Strong understanding of local and state transportation law , zoning regulations , and the development review process .
• Experience in managing legislation and drafting policy recommendations .

Background Requirements :

• Comprehensive background investigation , including criminal , education , and employment references .
• Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment), unencumbered by any restrictions that could limit the employee’s ability to perform driving duties required for the position.

.

What You Should Bring:

• Collaborative mindset , with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners .
• Problem-solving skills , with a strong analytical ability to work through complex zoning and land use issues.
• Ability to lead complex projects while managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• A commitment to sustainable and equitable development that balances community needs , environmental considerations , and economic viability .

Closing:

If you’re a passionate urban planner with experience in community development , zoning , transportation , and project management , we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to contribute to the transformation of our community and the continued growth of the County’s development initiatives!

Job Tags

Similar Jobs