Planner Iii

Salary: $60,657.00 - $122,735.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 8043
Department: Department of the Environment
Division: Engineering Services Unit
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
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Located minutes from downtown Washington, DC Prince George's is the perfect vibrant community to live, work, and play!
We are Prince George's Proud!
Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington, DC Metro corridor, Prince George's County in Maryland borders Washington, D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that provides a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play.
The Prince George's County Government Department of the Environment is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Planner IIIposition, grade A24, within its Sustainability Division, Engineering Services Section.
Work requires a strong background in Arc. GIS with specific applications to environmental planning, assessments, site inspection and investigation of erosion, drainage, flood control and excessive stormwater management.
About the Position:
This is a professional planning position in the Sustainability Division, Engineering Services Section, managing various environmental programs. Work requires knowledge of the principles of engineering, planning, researching, evaluating and interpreting planning data using Arc GIS.
Must have ability to analyze and interpret planning data, both orally and in writing using Arc GIS is critical. Experience with site management and inspection of the construction of erosion, slope stabilization, storm drainage, flood control and stormwater related capital improvement projects is required. The nature of the job requires the incumbent to spend about 70% in the field performing site inspection and investigation and about 30% in the office performing research, writing field reports and other miscellaneous tasks. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Section Head, Engineering Services Section.
Examples of Work
What You'll Do:

• -Assists in planning and administration of environmental programs relating to planning, assessments, site inspection and investigation of erosion, drainage, stormwater and flood control for the Engineering Services Section.
• Manage, inspect, and investigate complaints regarding erosion, drainage and flood related concern and initiate appropriate action necessary to address and resolve the problems.
• Assist Division Staff in the development of standards and procedures, investigative methods and means that are appropriate to Prince George's County.
  - Research and interpret planning data using data management systems including Arc GIS
• Effectively and efficiently prepares correspondence, studies, and reports in accordance with current professional principles and practices related to engineering, environmental and water resources sciences.
• Manage and maintain files for Local, State and Federal environmental management programs.
• Review and evaluate storm drainage, stormwater and flood control issues and innovative methods and technologies.
• Coordinate with public and private organizations on storm drainage, stormwater and flood control issues and innovative methods and technologies.
• Assures that the County adheres to the Federal and State Engineering and Environmental permit requirements.
• Research Grant opportunities.
• Coordinates and manages projects with Consultants and outside agencies
• Assist in the management of Agency's Grant Programs.
• Develop, coordinate and implement public outreach and education on storm drainage, stormwater and flood control matters.
• Prepare and compose clearly written technical reports.
• Collect data, information, and technical reports and prepare the NPDES annual report.
• Thoroughly research data, information, and technical studies using the ARC GIS and other appropriate technology.
• Promote environmental programs using multimedia applications and techniques.
• Coordinates inter-agency activities for program development.
• Act independently in all aspects of program development and management including liaison work with other Local, Municipal, State and Federal government agencies and related groups.
• Manage various components of the storm drainage, stormwater flood and pollution prevention programs.
• Develop recommendations for program enhancement and improvement.
• Manage and develop the County's Biological Monitoring and Assessment Program.
• Assist in developing the Division's budget and ensure that the Division's operational and Capital Improvement budgets are accurately prepared in accordance with the Departmental guidelines.
• Oversee the procurement, preparation, and administration of contracts and agreements related to the design and construction of erosion, storm drainage, stormwater management and flood control related capital improvement projects.
• Conduct analysis to identify management for the improvement of the Division's operations and delivery of services. Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Director or the Section Head.
• Provides assistance and guidance to civic associations, professional groups, students, schools, businesses, and government agencies pertaining to storm drainage, stormwater quantity and quality, flood and pollution prevention and environmental planning techniques.
• Perform tasks that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general, occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's work class.

Qualifications
What You'll Need:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, economics, business administration, political science, environmental science, public health or other closely related fields, and/with
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with planning, assessment, site inspection and investigation of erosion, drainage, flooding and excessive stormwater runoff concerns.
• Experience with the design and the construction of erosion, streambank stabilization, storm drainage and flood control CIP Projects.
• Experience with GIS Applications
• Ability to read, understand and interpret topographic maps and construction drawings
• Ability to develop and manage new environmental programs
• Program and project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Budgeting experience
• Possess computer skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
• 3 years of related work experience

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Participate as an "Essential" employee in the department's snow and ice control program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan
  • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b)
• 403(b)

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

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01
I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.

• Yes
• No

02
What best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/JD/Doctorate
• Other

03
What best describes your major/field of study?

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Political Science
• Environmental Science
• Public Health
• Engineering
• Science
• Social Science
• Liberal Arts
• Other

04
If you selected "Other" for question #3 please indicate your major/field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A.
05
Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience as a planner using GIS as principal tool in developing and managing public works related programs and projects with specific applications to planning, assessments, site inspection, investigation of erosion, drainage, flooding and excessive stormwater runoff concerns?

• Yes
• No

06
. If you selected "yes" in question #5, list dates and places of employment associated with your experience. Please elaborate on the application and do not respond with "See Resume". Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
07
Do you possess at least three (3) year of staff assistance experienc...