Environmental Planning Regulator
Calvert Co, Baltimore, MD, United States
**Job Description:**This position reviews all proposed projects that impact the assigned environmental regulations (floodplain, Critical Area, Forest Conservation, etc.) in Calvert County including building and grading permits, site plans and subdivisions, maintains applicable records and provides outreach for citizen inquiries.
Work involves field inspections and investigations to establish facts and to prepare recommendations regarding compliance with land use laws, rules and regulations. Work at this level requires advanced professional training and specialized experience in land use and environmental planning.
Position reports to the Land Management Division Chief.**Essential Job Functions**Serves as an expert on complex plans/ordinances governing land use in Calvert County as assigned by the Land Management Division Chief. These may include Floodplain Ordinance, FEMA Floodplain insurance rate maps (FIRMS), County liability for flood zone determinations, Critical Area Law, Critical Area Commission (CAC) Buffer regulations, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulations, Forest Conservation regulations, application of County Board of Appeals (BOA) procedures in accordance with required Critical Area Buffer Management Plans (BMPs), Historic District Preservation, Rural Land Preservation, cultural resources and land preservation zoning determinations, or COMAR and FEMA Federal requirements for interagency collaborations.Researches full scope of advanced planning data on projects.Prepares scope of work, selection procedures, drafts contracts for consultants, and coordinates consultants' work if applicable.Reviews all proposed projects that impact the assigned regulations in Calvert County including building and grading permits, site plans and subdivisions.Maintains all records regarding floodplain projects and provides outreach for citizen inquiries.Works with applicable State and Federal agencies regarding amendments to regulations.Writes position papers/background summaries on potential or proposed regulations for public review.Drafts goals and objectives and develops innovative solutions to help resolve planning and zoning problems.Applies planning theory/practice/law/expertise to address community issues and interests.Reviews site plan, subdivision, permit applications for specialized field of planning expertise.Serves as professional support for the Land Management Division as well as the Boards and Commissions it oversees.Develops methodology for reconciling bonds held for plantings and establishing new streamlined procedures for inspections.May serve as the Critical Area Reforestation Program Administrator or Forest Conservation Program Manager as assigned by the Land Management Division Chief.Leads CA vegetation removal and grading permit reviews.Develops methodology for reconciling bonds held for CA planting and establishing new streamlined procedures for inspections.Creates and maintains the Environmental section website.Interacts with other local, state and federal agencies; writes and submits reports to the state on compliance with state laws and programs.Prepares zoning text amendments and RFP development and review.Conducts and/or attends meetings with various committees, commissions, and the public to discuss proposed plans/policies/regulations, answers sensitive questions and deals with upset people.Speaks to civic groups, school classes and government agencies about plans.Meets with property owners, representatives of business associations, citizens groups, surveyors and engineers to discuss the impact of proposed plans; meets with various officials to discuss proposed plans and regulations and/or makes formal presentations.With concurrence from the Land Management Division Chief advises and answers questions from planning staff concerning interpretation of plans and ordinances on proposed sites plans, subdivisions and interpretation of regulations.Performs regulatory planning through the review of submitted development proposals. Meets with applicants about their projects, advises committees on regulations and applies for and administers grants to support activities, projects, and equipment.Supervises subordinate staff. Assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements; trains staff in new policies and procedures. Responsible for recruitment and interviewing of staff and oversees payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions.**Other Duties**Performs related work as required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)**Knowledge of--* Advanced principles and practices of land use and environmental planning as applied to municipal planning and zoning administration.* Effective project management.* Effective techniques of supervision.Ability to--* Interpret and apply land use laws, rules and regulations.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.* Manage daily operations, policy development and implementation.* Provide specialized technical guidance and leadership to planning and support staff.* Deal effectively with the public.**Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)****Training and/or Education:**Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, landscape architecture, project management, including course work in botany, ecology, ornithology.**Experience:**Five (5) years of professional planning or related experience, which must include considerable experience managing daily operations, projects, customer service and policy development and implementation. Supervisory experience preferred.**Licenses or Certificates:**Valid driver’s license.The following certifications are preferred:* Floodplain Manager certification* Erosion and Sediment Control certification* AICP certification* Roadside Tree Care Expert* Forest Conservation Qualified Professional**Special Requirements:**None**Physical Demands:**Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; operation of keyboard devices.**Unusual Demands:**Site work exposes workers to dirt and soil, and work is subject to inflexible deadlines.**FLSA Status:**Exempt**Compensation Steps:**Pay rate: $45.43- $52.11 per hour; $82,683 - $94,840 annuallyGrade 726, full-time position, 35 hours per weekDepartment of Planning and ZoningPosition closing date: May 12, 2026**Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 12, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 13th.***Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:** *15 days of sick leave** *10 days of annual leave** *5 days of personal leave** *13 paid holidays \*14 in an election year** *Defined Contribution Plan** *457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan** *Medical, dental, and vision coverage** *Flexible spending accounts** *Up to 80% tuition reimbursement** *Gym membership discounts***Please Note:** A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.*Calvert
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Work involves field inspections and investigations to establish facts and to prepare recommendations regarding compliance with land use laws, rules and regulations. Work at this level requires advanced professional training and specialized experience in land use and environmental planning.
Position reports to the Land Management Division Chief.**Essential Job Functions**Serves as an expert on complex plans/ordinances governing land use in Calvert County as assigned by the Land Management Division Chief. These may include Floodplain Ordinance, FEMA Floodplain insurance rate maps (FIRMS), County liability for flood zone determinations, Critical Area Law, Critical Area Commission (CAC) Buffer regulations, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulations, Forest Conservation regulations, application of County Board of Appeals (BOA) procedures in accordance with required Critical Area Buffer Management Plans (BMPs), Historic District Preservation, Rural Land Preservation, cultural resources and land preservation zoning determinations, or COMAR and FEMA Federal requirements for interagency collaborations.Researches full scope of advanced planning data on projects.Prepares scope of work, selection procedures, drafts contracts for consultants, and coordinates consultants' work if applicable.Reviews all proposed projects that impact the assigned regulations in Calvert County including building and grading permits, site plans and subdivisions.Maintains all records regarding floodplain projects and provides outreach for citizen inquiries.Works with applicable State and Federal agencies regarding amendments to regulations.Writes position papers/background summaries on potential or proposed regulations for public review.Drafts goals and objectives and develops innovative solutions to help resolve planning and zoning problems.Applies planning theory/practice/law/expertise to address community issues and interests.Reviews site plan, subdivision, permit applications for specialized field of planning expertise.Serves as professional support for the Land Management Division as well as the Boards and Commissions it oversees.Develops methodology for reconciling bonds held for plantings and establishing new streamlined procedures for inspections.May serve as the Critical Area Reforestation Program Administrator or Forest Conservation Program Manager as assigned by the Land Management Division Chief.Leads CA vegetation removal and grading permit reviews.Develops methodology for reconciling bonds held for CA planting and establishing new streamlined procedures for inspections.Creates and maintains the Environmental section website.Interacts with other local, state and federal agencies; writes and submits reports to the state on compliance with state laws and programs.Prepares zoning text amendments and RFP development and review.Conducts and/or attends meetings with various committees, commissions, and the public to discuss proposed plans/policies/regulations, answers sensitive questions and deals with upset people.Speaks to civic groups, school classes and government agencies about plans.Meets with property owners, representatives of business associations, citizens groups, surveyors and engineers to discuss the impact of proposed plans; meets with various officials to discuss proposed plans and regulations and/or makes formal presentations.With concurrence from the Land Management Division Chief advises and answers questions from planning staff concerning interpretation of plans and ordinances on proposed sites plans, subdivisions and interpretation of regulations.Performs regulatory planning through the review of submitted development proposals. Meets with applicants about their projects, advises committees on regulations and applies for and administers grants to support activities, projects, and equipment.Supervises subordinate staff. Assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements; trains staff in new policies and procedures. Responsible for recruitment and interviewing of staff and oversees payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions.**Other Duties**Performs related work as required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)**Knowledge of--* Advanced principles and practices of land use and environmental planning as applied to municipal planning and zoning administration.* Effective project management.* Effective techniques of supervision.Ability to--* Interpret and apply land use laws, rules and regulations.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.* Manage daily operations, policy development and implementation.* Provide specialized technical guidance and leadership to planning and support staff.* Deal effectively with the public.**Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)****Training and/or Education:**Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, landscape architecture, project management, including course work in botany, ecology, ornithology.**Experience:**Five (5) years of professional planning or related experience, which must include considerable experience managing daily operations, projects, customer service and policy development and implementation. Supervisory experience preferred.**Licenses or Certificates:**Valid driver’s license.The following certifications are preferred:* Floodplain Manager certification* Erosion and Sediment Control certification* AICP certification* Roadside Tree Care Expert* Forest Conservation Qualified Professional**Special Requirements:**None**Physical Demands:**Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; operation of keyboard devices.**Unusual Demands:**Site work exposes workers to dirt and soil, and work is subject to inflexible deadlines.**FLSA Status:**Exempt**Compensation Steps:**Pay rate: $45.43- $52.11 per hour; $82,683 - $94,840 annuallyGrade 726, full-time position, 35 hours per weekDepartment of Planning and ZoningPosition closing date: May 12, 2026**Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 12, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 13th.***Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:** *15 days of sick leave** *10 days of annual leave** *5 days of personal leave** *13 paid holidays \*14 in an election year** *Defined Contribution Plan** *457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan** *Medical, dental, and vision coverage** *Flexible spending accounts** *Up to 80% tuition reimbursement** *Gym membership discounts***Please Note:** A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.*Calvert
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