Do you have experience revitalizing underutilized public spaces? Do you have a passion for connecting with the community through the canvas of the built environment? Do you have project management and time management skills? If so, we are looking for you! Join our innovative team dedicated to transforming spaces into vibrant, inclusive communities. At the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we believe in the power of placemaking to enhance the quality of life for individuals and foster a sense of belonging. Our Placemaking Section specializes in creating dynamic environments where people can live, work, and play harmoniously.
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a versatile Placemaking Project Manager to join the Placemaking Section to lead our efforts in revitalizing urban and suburban areas through thoughtful design, community engagement, and strategic implementation. As a Placemaking Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating multidisciplinary projects aimed at transforming underutilized spaces into thriving hubs of activity and connection.
The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Division is responsible for developing and implementing community plans, neighborhood revitalization programs, and assisting with implementation programs.
As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world class parks and recreation system. If you are interested inworking for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Placemaking Project Manager position.
Qualified applicants for this position will be self-starting and highly motivated and have a passion for successful and meaningful placemaking and redevelopment; outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills; proven results in placemaking, partnerships, budgeting, and project management.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
https://www.pgplanning.org/community-planning/placemaking
You will use your creativity as you work with the Placemaking Section to shape the work program for the coming year and beyond. Taking your cue from existing plans and studies, along with interactions with community groups and leaders, you will craft meaningful placemaking activations that will help show how placemaking can achieve local goals, short and long term. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, including community-based organizations, artists and entertainers, staff, consultants, and agency partners, in the development of these Placemaking activations. You will help us continue to build the brand of “Placemaking Prince George’s” as we seek to build capacity in our local communities, from the urban areas on the edge of Washington D.C., to the very rural areas on the outer edges of the county, and everywhere in between. The County has a rich cultural heritage, reflected in the majority-minority population. You will get the chance to build lasting relationships with different communities, and spearhead innovative and exciting projects. We look forward to hearing from you!
Class/Specification: Planner III
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions
Works in an office. Field work will be required for 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application. Applicants should also provide a brief portfolio of placemaking or redevelopment work.
WHY PRINCE GEORGE’S PLANNING?
Amenities:
- Telework opportunities (up to two telework days per week)
- Flexible schedules
- Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
- Free parking is available for employees
- Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
- Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $71,037 to $128,129 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Planner III 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.
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