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Job Summary
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The City offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package, including 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Health, dental, and vision insurance (employee and family) are effective the first day of employment. The City offers two contributory Defined Benefit pension plans. Hybrid telework arrangements may be available. At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset. Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY:
These are professional positions with the City of Frederick, Maryland, responsible for a variety of development review functions, including the technical review of annexations, rezonings, amendments to the Land Management Code (LMC), master plans, major subdivisions, site plans, forest conservation plans as well as requests for variances and modifications to the governing regulations. The Planner positions assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and trends related to various planning issues affecting the City and provide policy and technical recommendations to appointed and elected officials. The Planner positions assist residents, development review professionals, and decision makers in understanding the development review processes and regulations governing development in the City.
Regular hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. and required to attend public meetings after normal working hours.
PLANNER I
$35.45/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Conducts the technical review and analysis of development applications, including subdivisions, site plans, and forest conservation plans as well as Zoning Board of Appeals requests (variances, conditional use approvals, etc) in accordance with the applicable regulations.
*Serves as the Project Manager for development applications by coordinating reviews with internal/external agencies, managing public notice requirements, and tracking the application through the applicable schedule.
*Prepares and presents reports and recommendations on individual applications to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and City Council.
*Reviews building permits and improvement plans to ensure compliance with approved development plans.
*Confers with and advises development professionals, including architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers on City development procedures and regulations.
* Assists the public in understanding development procedures and regulations.
*Attends scheduled meetings and special meetings in the evenings as needed.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor's degree in a related field.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
*Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
*Knowledge of basic computer software is required.
*Self-motivated, capable of taking initiative.
*Ability to research issues, analyze data, write and communicate clearly, and present oral reports effectively at public meetings.
*Ability to interact with the public and to respond to inquiries regarding City planning issues and regulations, by phone, walk-ins, and via email. Ability to work with other City personnel effectively to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
*Excellent writing skills.
*An understanding of zoning and subdivision regulations.
*Ability to read architectural plans, site plans, and technical drawings.
OTHER DESIRABLES:
*Master's degree in a related field.
*Familiarity with environmental regulations and urban design principles for sustainable development.
PLANNER II
$38.11/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Conducts the technical review and analysis of development applications, including rezonings, text amendments, master plans, subdivisions, site plans, and forest conservation plans as well as Zoning Board of Appeals requests (variances, conditional use approvals, etc) in accordance with the applicable regulations.
*Serves as the Project Manager for development applications by coordinating reviews with internal/external agencies, managing public notice requirements, and tracking the application through the applicable schedule.
*Prepares and presents reports and recommendations on individual applications to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and City Council.
*Reviews building permits and improvement plans to ensure compliance with approved development plans.
*Confers with and advises development professionals, including architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers on City development procedures and regulations.
*Assists the public in understanding development procedures and regulations.
*Attends scheduled meetings and special meetings in the evenings as needed.
*Assists the Planner I's in meeting their goals and objectives.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*Master's degree in a related field. A bachelor's degree may be substituted with four (4) years of related experience.
*Two (2) years of related experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
*Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
*Knowledge of basic computer software is required.
*Self-motivated, capable of taking initiative.
*Ability to research issues, analyze data, write and communicate clearly, and present oral reports effectively at public meetings.
*Ability to interact with the public and to respond to inquiries regarding City planning issues and regulations, by phone, walk-ins, and via email. Ability to work with other City personnel effectively to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
*Excellent writing skills.
*An understanding of zoning and subdivision regulations.
*Ability to read architectural plans, site plans, and technical drawings.
OTHER DESIRABLES:
*Familiarity with environmental regulations and urban design principles for sustainable development.
PLANNER III
$40.96/hour
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SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Conducts the technical review and analysis of development applications, including annexations, rezonings, text amendments master plans, subdivisions, site plans, and forest conservation plans in accordance with the applicable regulations.
*Serves as the Project Manager for development applications by coordinating reviews with internal/external agencies, managing public notice requirements, and tracking the application through the applicable schedule.
*Prepares and presents reports and recommendations on individual applications to the Planning Commission and City Council.
*Conducts and facilitates public presentations for various planning and policy discussions.
*Reviews building permits and improvement plans to ensure compliance with approved development plans.
*Confers with and advises development professionals, including architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers on City development procedures and regulations.
*Assists the public in understanding development procedures and regulations.
*Attends scheduled meetings and special meetings in the evenings as needed.
*Assists the Planner I's and II's in meeting their goals and objectives.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*Master's degree in a related field. A bachelor's degree may be substituted with twelve (12) years of related experience.
*Seven (7) years of related experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
*Professional Certification (Planning, Forestry, Transportation, Preservation or other related field).
*Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
*Knowledge of basic computer software is required.
*Self-motivated, capable of taking initiative.
*Ability to research issues, analyze data, write and communicate clearly, and present oral reports effectively at public meetings.
*Ability to interact with the public and to respond to inquiries regarding City planning issues and regulations, by phone, walk-ins, and via email. Ability to work with other City personnel effectively to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
*Excellent writing skills.
*An understanding of zoning and subdivision regulations.
*Ability to read architectural plans, site plans, and technical drawings.
OTHER DESIRABLES:
*Familiarity with environmental regulations and urban design principles for sustainable development.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently move about for long periods of time. The employee is required to occasionally remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, to compile and retrieve information from computers, telephones phones, etc., to draft and write, and to handle paperwork. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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City of Frederick
$35.45 - $45.06 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
Jun 24, 2025