Planning Technician II Grade 16
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Government
Government Administration
Location: Largo
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planning Technician II to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews.
Prince George’s County is also home to attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly Fed Ex Field), and National Harbor. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County and enjoy a high-volume customer-focused environment, with the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and experience in planning and land-use administration? If so, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planning Technician II position.
Performs application reviews, data collection and analysis, and/or related work in support of the planning function for the Intake and Regulatory Review Division, Planning Information Services Section. Applies knowledge of codes, ordinances, planning or regulatory functions, processes, and/or programs to collect and review information, determine accuracy of information and explain and interpret information to the general public, architects, engineers, developers and others.
Work Assignments include collecting data and information from computerized permit systems and other sources; organizing and reviewing data to ensure it is accurate and meets requirements; maintaining databases; searching hard copy and automated files, databases, and other information sources; checking accuracy of data, and answering questions for supervisor or other staff and customers. Communicates by telephone, in person, by form letter or notice with government officials, citizens, developers, engineers, attorneys, and others to answer questions and provide routine or specialized information, maps, and publications.
WHATYOU SHOULD BRING:
The ideal candidate for this position must have highly organized work habits, be detail-oriented and accurate, and have experience with record keeping, database management, and application processing in a regulatory environment. Successful candidates must also have substantial analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with local zoning, urban design, and subdivision codes would be advantageous. The work program for this position provides support to the Prince George's County Planning Department and the Prince George's County Planning Board.
- Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, planning, permitting, and land-management software.
- Experience with land development processes and zoning ordinances.
- Experience reviewing development applications, site plans, subdivisions, zoning cases, or permits.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a high-volume environment.
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Why Prince George’s Planning? Amenities:- Telework opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Onsite fitness center
- Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
- Free parking is available for employees
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program, subject to annual…
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