The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Transportation Engineer Planner III to join our planning team.
The candidate selected for this position is expected to have a strong background in civil engineering as it relates to the transportation impacts of new development and will serve in a senior level position with the Transportation Planning section. This position performs professional level planning and project management work involving varying levels of responsibility, complexity, and diversity.
Work assignments include transportation planning for development review applications and project management work; reviewing technical engineering and surveying plans, multi-modal transportation impact analyses, reports, or other materials for site specific development/ transportation projects; leading multimodal transportation studies; and coordinating grant and technical assistance projects. Assignments may be performed as part of a work team/group or independently and are crafted to support the work plan for the division/section. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Serves as an internal consultant on the sufficiency of Transportation Impact Statements (TIS) and Bicycle/Pedestrian Impact Statements (BPIS).
2. Performs the review/analyses of moderate to considerably complex transportation analyses for subdivision and zoning applications for adequacy of transportation facilities. This includes trip generation, parking, calculating trip capacity, assessing parking and circulation and the review of scoping for impact statements. 
3. Serves as resource for Planner I’s, II’s and other planning staff on technical and policy matters related to transportation planning. 
4. Serves as Project manager or team member for the update to the Transportation Review Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies and Bicycle/Pedestrian Impact Statements.
5. Develop transportation related recommendations and facilities for new development and redevelopment applications.
6. Provides consultation with the development community in scoping out the parameters for new development application submittals.
7. Serves as one of the Department’s transportation experts in the review of new development policies and regulations.
8. Ensures conformance with the policies of the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation.
9. Coordinates with federal, state, and local transportation, transit, planning, parks and recreation, and revenue agencies. Participates on committees and other working groups to advance County goals, plans, and projects.
10. Collaborates with transportation planning staff and other department staff to advance progressive transportation recommendations and policies to achieve equitable and sustainable transportation goals.
11. Serves as a technical transportation advisor and public facility expert for Planning Board Commissioners and elected officials. Responds to general transportation information requests from elected and appointed officials, state and local agencies, and the public.

 Important Employee Characteristics:

1. Strongly skilled in reviewing Transportation Impact Statements (TIS) and Bicycle/Pedestrian Impact Statements (BPIS).
2. Practical experience developing transportation plans, reviewing and commenting on transportation recommendations for site specific development projects, and advancing multimodal transportation policy in land use development.
3. Knowledge of county geography and sophisticated principles and concepts of land use and transportation planning.
4. Ability to review and understand technical and analytical reports, plans, and correspondence, including engineering drawings, transportation studies, environmental impact statements, and site plans.
5. Ability to constructively communicate technical issues and reports to a non-technical audience through presentations, written correspondence, etc.
6. Is organized, detail oriented and accurate, and can optimally prioritize their own work in the context of department practices and established time frames.
7. Has practical experience reviewing and providing transportation related comments and recommendations for comprehensive and master plans, community studies, and other planning efforts.
8. Can discuss and present planning topics to appointed and elected officials, members of the public, and advocacy and stakeholder organizations.
9. Can work cooperatively in a team environment.
10. Can work remotely and is familiar with cloud computing and virtual meeting and collaboration software.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field. 
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience related to specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
4. Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Classification Specification: Planner III (2244)
Working Conditions:
Works in an office. Field work may be required depending on job assignment. Required to attend and/or facilitate public meetings with members of the community in the evening or on weekends.
PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application. 

Why Prince George’s Planning? 
Amenities:

• Telework opportunities (up to two telework days per week)
• Flexible schedules 
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County 
• Free parking is available for employees 
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance 

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $71,037 to $128,129 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planner III 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.

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