JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: PLANNER I-III - Historic Preservation PlannerOPENING DATE: December 27, 2023 CLOSING DATE: ContinuousRECRUITMENT STATUS: In-house/Public ANNOUNCEMENT #: POS-174-23SALARY: Depends on Qualifications DEPARTMENT: PlanningSTATUS: Full Time FLSA STATUS: Exempt

　　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 ofservices, 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. and45 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 but not limited to the technical review of community master plans, major subdivisions and site plans;the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and trends related to various urban issues affecting the City; and outreach and education for residents, development review professionals, and decision makers on issues related to planning anddevelopment review 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 publicmeetings after normal working hours.

　　PLANNER I$34.67 - $38.14ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assigned to a specific functional area of the department depending on the need of the department at the time of hiring. These functional areas include: Current, Comprehensive, Housing, Historic Preservation, andTransportation Planning.Gathers and analyzes data on a wide selection of topics to be used in staff reports and presentation to the various commission and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.Assists the public by providing information orally and in writing to City agencies, property owners, developers, community organizations and the general public.Acts as the Project Manager for simple applications for subdivisions, site plans, variances and administrative approval cases.Conducts research studies and formulates recommendations by selecting, collecting, recording, tabulating, organizing and analyzing technical physical, economic, social and statistical data to assist in planning policies,plan for future developments, and determine the environmental impacts of proposed projects.Provides technical support through reports and public presentations to decision making bodies such as the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic PreservationCommission and other agencies.Reviews building permits and improvement plans to ensure compliance with approved development plans.Ability and willingness to work evenings for scheduled meetings and special meetings 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. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree in a related field.

　　REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:Vehicle Operators license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the Citys insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.REQUIRED SKILLS ( ommunication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):Knowledge of basic computer software is required.Self-motivated, capable of takinginitiative.Ability to research issues, analyze data, write and communicate clearly, and present oral reports effectively at public meetings.Ability to interact with the general public and to respond to inquiries regarding City planning issues andregulations, by phone, walk-ins, and via email. Ability to work with other City personnel effectively to carry outthe responsibilities of the position.

　　OTHER DESIRABLES:Masters degree in a related field.Experience with grant administration and contract management.PLANNER II$37.27 - $40.99

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Planner II will be assigned to a specific functional area of the department depending on the need of the departmentat the time of hiring. These functional areas include: Current, Comprehensive, Housing, Historic Preservation,and Transportation Planning.Gathers and analyzes data on a wide selection of topics to be used in staff reports and presentation to the variouscommission and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.Assists the public by providing information orally and in writing to City agencies, property owners, developers,community organizations and the general public.Acts as the Project Manager for simple applications for subdivisions, site plans, variances and administrativeapproval cases.Conducts research studies and formulates recommendations by selecting, collecting, recording, tabulating,organizing and analyzing technical physical, economic, social and statistical data to assist in planning policies,plan for future developments, and determine the environmental impacts of proposed projects.Provides technical support through reports and public presentations to decision making bodies such as theMayor and Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic PreservationCommission and other agencies.Reviews building permits and improvement plans to ensure compliance with approved development plans.Reviews more complex planning applications.Responsible for preparing and presenting staff reports to various board and commissions. These reports couldinclude reports to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and theHistoric Preservation Commission.Serves as a project coordinator between developers and the City, ensuring that proposals are in compliance withordinances; evaluates requests for rezoning, plan amendments, variances, Historic Preservation review and plats,providing recommendations and participating in meetings.Acts as Project Coordinator with architects, developers, contractors, attorneys, engineers and general public inbringing all aspects of plan approval.Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regardingCity development policies and standards.Assists the Planner Is in meeting their goals and objectives.Ability and willingness to work evenings for scheduled meetings and special meetings as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable indiv