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Our innovative and dedicated team of community planners is in search of an experienced, dynamic, and visionary Chief to lead the Community Planning Division. This senior-level position will lead the Division, which is comprised of the Long-Range Planning Section, Master Plans and Studies Section, Placemaking Section, and Neighborhood Revitalization Section. The Division oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the comprehensive planning policies and initiatives that shape the future growth and development of Prince George's County. In addition, the Division leads the placemaking efforts of the Planning Department to activate and support the enhancement of public and private spaces.

The Prince George's County Planning Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland, and the Division is responsible for developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, and assisting with implementation programs.

As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world class parks and recreation system. Prince George's County has 27 municipalities, from rural to urban communities, with a land area of approximately 500 square miles. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Community Planning Division Chief position.

Qualified applicants for this position will be self-starting and highly motivated and have a passion for successful and meaningful community engagement, the long-range planning process, plan implementation, and equity. Additionally, outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills are a must. Proven results in planning, placemaking, partnerships, budgeting, and project management are essential. The division chief is part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Planning Department, who works under the supervision of the Deputy Planning Director of Operations. Finally, leadership skills and team motivation are a must.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties:

• Plans and manages Community Planning Division operations and programs. Interprets and implements County planning policy established by Planning Director, Planning Board and elected officials. Defines goals and objectives. Develops programs. Sets standards. Develops internal policies and procedures. Provides technical direction to staff on methodologies, issues, approaches, designs and recommendations. Reviews and approves major planning projects. Plans weekly agenda items for Planning Board. Coordinates and negotiates plans with other Commission units and government agencies.
• Serves as division leader. Leads a division of approximately 50 staff members, with the support of a Deputy Division Chief. Supervises and coordinates activities of Division personnel. Selects, trains, and mentors staff. Plans, schedules, assigns and evaluates work of a diverse team of professional staff. Conducts performance reviews, provides on-going guidance to staff, promotes career development training and professional/technical skills enhancement for individual/team. Manages human resource needs of the division/region. Resolves staff conflict and investigates employee disputes and grievances.
• Resolves and synthesizes separate and divergent professional opinions and issues among or between staff, divisions, teams, citizens, elected officials and members of the development community.
• Manages and coordinates special projects (e.g., proposals designed to produce new legislation for innovative development techniques and a variety of other subjects).
• Prepares annual budget request for the Division. Controls expenditures in accord with approved budget. Administers and controls grant-funded programs or projects.
• Facilitates Master Plan development and implementation of comprehensive Master Planning, Park Planning, and development review processes. Serves as authority for decisions throughout the Master Plan process. Plays a lead decision-making role for mandatory referrals, special exceptions, variances and local map amendments.
• Represents the Planning Board and department as liaison with citizens, community groups, business groups, County Council, County Executive and other government agencies (e.g., MWCOG, WSSC, Metro). Receives information, seeks cooperation, presents plans, answers questions, responds to requests and resolves complaints pertaining to Division/Area operations regarding planning laws, policies and procedures.
• Meets with or assigns staff to meet with Director, Policy Makers and/or Planning Division staff to identify needs, establish policies and procedures and make decisions regarding planning projects and associated with administrative matters (e.g., budget, personnel, facilities) within Department.
• Maintains records on production of staff reports, including the coordination of inter-divisional referrals. Writes periodic administrative reports.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, possess outstanding communication skills, and be proactive. In addition, they must be independently engaged in the work program and highly dependable.

Minimum Qualifications: Please See Website

Working Conditions: Please See Website

PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application. Applicants should also provide a brief portfolio of placemaking or redevelopment work.

WHY PRINCE GEORGE'S PLANNING?

Amenities:

• Telework opportunities (up to two telework days per week)
• Flexible schedules
• Onsite fitness center
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George's County
• Free parking is available for employees
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $116,505 - $206,340 annually (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planning Program Division Chief level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland near Metro and I-495.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.