Planning Commission Administrator

Planning Commission Administrator

The Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Planning Commission Administrator. In this role, you'll take on a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of our community's growth and development. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to directly influence land use policy, guide sustainable development, and serve as a key advisor to county leadership. This position supervises and mentors Development Review staff responsible for site plans and subdivisions; develops policies on development, land use, growth, and transportation; manages complex projects and public outreach; and collaborates with residents, developers, and stakeholders. Additional duties include implementing the Comprehensive Plan through zoning ordinances, preparing professional recommendations and presentations, reviewing and approving plans for compliance, managing budgets, and providing expert guidance on major land use and planning matters.

Essential Job Functions :

• Formulates and recommends policies on development, growth, land use, and transportation.
• Coordinates communications programs to enhance public awareness of growth and planning challenges.
• Serves as staff coordinator to the Calvert County Planning Commission.
• Consults on major land use issues to ensure compliance with County goals, needs, and applicable planning laws.
• Supervises review and coordinates with other departments in review of site plans and subdivisions to assure for compliance with the comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Provides leadership and supervision of daily operations for the Development Review staff.
• Coordinates with Long Range Planning to support public outreach and engagement activities related to long range plans, studies, and amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Consults with and advises developers, contractors, members of the general public, various organizations and agencies, elected officials and attorneys on planning related issues and legal matters relating to planning functions.
• Plans and uses resources economically; prepares accurate budgets and monitors expenditures of the Development Review section.
• Prepares studies, reports, maps and presentations, by effectively using computer technology including GIS, power point, word processing and spreadsheets.

Required Qualifications :

Training and / or Education :

Master's degree in urban planning or related field is required.

Experience :

Five years of experience in planning, urban design, architecture or a related field and including experience managing staff, daily operations, customer service and policy development and implementation is required.

Special Requirements :

Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands :

Requires ordinary physical effort to sit, walk, stand, bend, reach, or to carry light items.

Unusual Demands :

Often required to work beyond normal scheduled hours.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Compensation Steps :

Department of Planning and Zoning

Pay rate : $98,171 - $112,658 annually

Grade 728, contract position, 35 hours per week

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a contractual (non-merit) position. The employee will be required to sign an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of employment. Contractual positions are reviewed annually by the Board of County Commissioners to determine continued employment with the Calvert County Government.

Position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include : 15 days of sick leave, 10 days of annual leave, 5 days of personal leave, 13 paid holidays

Please Note : A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.