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02/10/2025
Facilities Planner 1
Frederick County Public Schools
Pay Range: $27.84 per hour; starting
Join the facilities planning team of the fastest growing school system in Maryland! Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has an enrollment of more than 48,000 students and operates 67 schools.
FCPS is seeking qualified and motivated candidate for an entry level Planner 1 position. This position works collaboratively within the FCPS Capital Programs team as well as with municipal, county and state planners to review residential subdivision plans, perform Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance reviews, prepare the annual Educational Facilities Management Plan and provide general community planning support to the facilities team.
The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position:
Ability to review residential subdivisions, site plans and other planning documents to determine impact on pedestrian safety and capacity of public schools and evaluate future school sites.
Ability to prepare planning documents and read ordinances, laws, codes, contracts, deeds and easements.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, zoning, subdivision and land use.
Knowledge of research methods employed in the collection, evaluation and presentation of planning data, in particular for the analysis of demographic and socio-economic trends.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to explain issues and proposed solutions to FCPS team members and as well as local and state officials, and to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
FCPS offers a broad range of benefits and professional development opportunities providing ongoing support for the development of your career.
