Planning Supervisor Grade 32

The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking two experienced Planning Supervisors to join our Community Planning Division to help shape the future of one of the nation’s largest, most diverse counties. One of the positions will lead our new Urban Design Studio, while the other will lead our Long-Range Planning team.

The Department provides land use planning and design guidance for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Division is responsible for developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, placemaking efforts, 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. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planning Supervisor positions.

For the Planning Supervisor leading the Urban Design Studio
, we are seeking a candidate with experience managing urban design or planning projects from initial visioning through implementation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about shaping communities through the built environment and will bring demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative, sustainable, and context-sensitive design solutions to complex planning and urban design challenges. This position also entails playing a key role in building and standing up our urban design studio, solidifying its vision, processes, and culture.

We believe thoughtful urban design, in partnership with community, can elevate quality of life and create lasting value within Prince George’s County.

For the Planning Supervisor leading the Long-Range Planning team
, we are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with strong supervisory and project management experience to guide the development of master plans, sector plans, and special studies that advance community vision, sustainability, and equitable growth goals. This position provides strategic leadership for complex planning initiatives and policy efforts that support countywide priorities and implementation objectives. The candidate should have experience working with diverse communities and leading both virtual and in-person public engagement efforts.

Success in this role will require the ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor staff, and build productive partnerships with stakeholders, partner agencies, and representatives at all levels of government.

• Provides leadership, direction and guidance in Department strategies and priorities; develops and directs plans to meet County goals and objectives; determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects; manages contracts for professional services.
• Leads the development and execution of urban design and planning studio projects; establishes project goals, timelines, and deliverables; ensures integration of urban design principles with community and area-wide plans, development regulations, sustainability goals, and community needs.
• Provides guidance on urban design, land use, streetscape design, placemaking, and multimodal transportation integration; reviews development proposals, site plans, and urban design frameworks for consistency with adopted policies and regulatory design standards; serves as a bridge between design vision and regulatory implementation, prepares or oversees conceptual plans, design guidelines, and illustrative materials.
• Engages with community members, clients, and public agencies through interactive design workshops, charrettes, and presentations, incorporates stakeholder feedback into design solutions.
• Applies excellent analytical skills and extensive knowledge of design and planning principles to resolve complex or politically sensitive challenges.
• Possesses the ability to lead multiple subject areas and balance…