Planner II

Under the direction of the Supervisor - Capital Planning, the Planner II will serve as the key planning professional in the Department of Capital Programs. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for coordinating activities related to the development of preliminary and final recommendations leading to Board actions on the annual updates and/or revisions to the Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Planner II will coordinate responses to queries regarding facilities planning data and proposals; prepare educational specifications; participate in Central Office and Board work sessions on the facilities plan and at meetings of community groups and of other jurisdictions and governmental agencies relative to the facilities plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Produce the Annual Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) for the State each year due on July 1st, or produce the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the State and County each year due on October 1st Produce studies, strategic plans and work plans for special projects Respond to stakeholder correspondence/inquiries regarding the status of current and future facilities in the context of program requirements, utilization factors, and condition of facilities Review Development Plans from M-NCPPC and other municipalities in Prince George's County, including information on current and projected school utilization Review Master Plans and Sector Plans from M-NCPPC and participate in planning workshops Update the database inventory for the State Public School Construction Program (PSCP) bi-annually in June and December Prepare documents for submission to the Board of Education, and the State and County Officials Produce individual school Education Specifications that define the programmatic and facility needs of CIP projects Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure timely responses and submissions to the Interagency Committee on Public School Construction (IAC) throughout the year to support implementation of CIP projects Attend Schematic Design and Design Review meetings for individual schools Create GIS maps for planning purposes and make recommendations for improving the software capabilities and administrative practices for the department Participate in other interdepartmental projects as needed Monitor housing market and provide building reports for enrollment forecasting and facility planning Coordinate responsibilities with central school system administrators, school principals, and local government staff Facilitate planning committees with central school system administrators, school principals and local stakeholders Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

S: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Knowledge of planning principles and methods as applied in the setting of a public school system or local government Knowledge and skills in the use of computer software programs to access and analyze data Ability to conduct research and analyze data, distilling key points and discerning trends Ability to manage multiple short- and long‑term assignments independently with limited supervision and direction Ability to present information orally, graphically, and in writing in a clear and succinct manner to the public, educational and facility professionals Ability to work with citizens in small and large groups as well as by phone and in writing Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with other design professionals and outside consultants Excellent human relations skills Experience in a planning environment applying analytical skills to the interpretation of data and development of plans Experience creating reports graphically and presenting orally and in writing is required Experience with educational facility planning, land use planning, demographic analysis, GIS computer applications, and CADD is highly desirable Familiarity with facilities planning principles as they apply to mapping, program writing, space layouts and data analysis is preferable Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access is preferred; familiarity with State of Maryland, IAC and MSDE requirements for K‑12 facilities or experience with institutional capital program submission is desirable

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

TS: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Planning from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a planning, architectural or facilities office, or other related fields is required. College coursework in planning, geography, research methods, and data analysis is desirable.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

TS: Certification as a Planner is preferred; Maryland State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is preferable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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