POSTING CLOSES: NOVEMBER 13, 2026 - 11:59 PM

SALARY: $98,420 - $174,305 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Examples of Important Duties:

Under general supervision:

Plans and manages assigned Development Review Division operations and programs. Interprets and implements County planning policy established by Planning Director, Planning Board and elected officials. Defines goals and objectives.
Facilitates the coordination and management of the division’s work programs. Develops internal policies and procedures and sets expectations for all assigned tasks of each section. Provides technical and policy direction to staff on methodologies, issues, approaches, designs and recommendations. Provides guidance to staff on major planning projects.
Ensures Planning Board agenda items are completed and submitted within the designated time period.
Provides guidance on land use and zoning matters as it relates to development review, master plan conformance, legislative review, and project management status.
Oversees projects between sections, including developing and implementing standard operating procedures for internal processes, updates to guidance documents, forms and written products, and training.
Supports the Division Chief in preparation of the annual budget for the division. Controls expenditures in accord with approved budget.
Assists in the leadership of a division of approximately 27 staff members. Supervises and coordinates activities of division personnel as assigned. Oversees division recruitment activities. Trains and mentors staff and reinforces professional development for 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. Resolves staff conflict and investigates employee disputes and grievances.
Researches and applies extensive knowledge of broad principles, practices, policies, procedures and techniques of planning; including architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, geography, transportation, environment, historic preservation, economic development, and agricultural preservation.
Reviews and prepares comments on proposed legislation
Attends a variety of meetings and, as assigned, represents department with citizens, community groups, business groups, appointed and elected officials (e.g. County Council, County Executive), various government agencies (e.g., DPIE, DPWT, SHA, DOE, SCD, MWCOG, WSSC, Metro), and various tasks forces and workgroups.
Resolves conflict on a variety of complex planning matters; utilizing Commission and Department guidelines, adopted plans, and adopted regulations.
Advises Senior Management on relevant policy and administrative matters.
Provides Chief level review of staff reports, referral memorandums and resolutions.
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.
Prepares correspondence, memoranda, presentations, and technical reports as assigned.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.

The ideal candidate will have:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus across various interest groups
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and allocate resources effectively
Experience in managing projects on a variety of planning topics
Experience in reviewing and writing legislation
Experience in reviewing development plans
Proven experience in leading a team of professionals to include teambuilding, mentoring, coaching, and professional development
Excellent skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated experience in building partnerships and developing consensus
Strong understanding of broad planning principles
Comfort in addressing a wide range of groups from elected leaders to community residents
Experience in budgeting, contract management, procurement and resource allocation
A desire to serve the public, collaborate with other agencies and departments
The ability to cope effectively with change, be flexible, and shift gears comfortably

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning (e.g., City, Regional, Urban), Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architecture History, Historic Preservation, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
Six (6) years of a broad range of planning or regulatory related experience that includes two (2) years of leadership, program management or supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total ten (10) years.
May require a 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.

Working Conditions :

Works in an office. Field work may be required for site evaluation, site selection, event planning, and events. Required to attend and/or facilitate public meetings with members of the community and/or events in the evening or on weekends.

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
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program, subject to annual budget allocations and program funding availability
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $98,420 - $174,305 annually (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planning Program Manager (Assistant 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 application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

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