Planning Support Technician II - Planning & Zoning, Land Development

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

This is routine technical work performing a variety of assigned tasks used in planning work. Work includes the preliminary review, processing and tracking of plans, maintaining databases for the Division of Land Development for subdivision, site development plans, and alternative compliance applications. It also includes assembly, review, and processing of data and work on land development related projects and carrying out official recording procedures.

Other administrative duties include answering telephone calls and planner of the day duties, emailed inquiries, composing letters, scheduling meetings, checking estimates and answering freedom of information requests and providing support to the Design Advisory Panel.

$27.23 - $30.71

$56,645 - $63,886

* This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*

Performs advanced technical level planning and zoning support work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes the final review and processing of plans, building permit applications; and carrying out other planning and zoning related procedures. Collects and enters data for use in the planning data base and assists the public at the service counter.

* This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*

* Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.*

• Accept plan submissions from developers, engineers, and contractors.
• Track and review plans for completeness and consistency.
• Distribute plans to designated reviewing agencies.
• Schedule meetings with review agencies and boards.
• Prepare routine plan approval letters.
• Record plats and documents in the land records office.
• Answer routine public inquiries regarding plans processing procedures.
• Assess and process fees for plan submissions, alternative compliance applications, and posters.
• Coordinate with applicants regarding missing or incorrect Project Dox submission information.
• Process letters and plans for signature and circulate to appropriate signatories.

• Regularly update and maintain information on the Department website.
• Gather technical and statistical data for land development and related studies.
• Maintains routine records of operations processed and prepare reports regarding alternative compliance requests, necessary disturbance requests, and other reporting…