About the Department

The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Planner II to support complex transportation planning analyses and contribute to multimodal planning initiatives for the Transportation Planning Division. Montgomery Planning is one of the nation’s leading transportation planning agencies, with a strong focus on complete streets, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning as well as Vision Zero. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for transportation planning, a strong work ethic, and a clear vision for how transportation planning can help Montgomery County achieve thriving, resilient communities for everyone, today and in the future.

To succeed in this position, the selected candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to interpret and apply transportation data and policies; experience with GIS, data visualization, a working knowledge of data management tools or scripting; and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through written reports and presentations.

Position Duties

Helping to maintain and enhance the department’s Multimodal Hybrid database, including data entry and QA/QC, development and maintenance of database efficiencies, including Python scripts.
Leading technical evaluation of transportation capital improvement projects and private development projects for conformance to county code, guidelines and master plans, as well as national standards and best practices.
Preparing technical reports and presenting transportation-related issues to the Planning Board. The focus of these efforts will likely be part of the agency’s Mandatory Referral process involving review of transportation capital improvement projects planned within Montgomery County.
Obtaining and analyzing data from a range of sources (e.g., US Census, USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, MWCOG’s Regional Travel Survey, National Household Travel Survey, etc.) to prepare analyses of transportation conditions, countywide and in sub-areas. These analyses require strong attention to detail and an ability to analyze and distill complex technical information using GIS.
As requested, completing discrete research assignments for transportation efforts, such as complete streets, walkability, access to transit, access management, and road safety/Vision Zero.
Completing technical transportation analyses in support of countywide and area master plan development.
Creating accurate, easily comprehensible, thoroughly documented charts, maps, graphics, and interactive map applications to enhance written products and presentations as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience or specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Other Qualifications

Class/Specification: Planner II

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

About Us
Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.

The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in one of the first LEED Platinum-certified government-owned office buildings in Maryland.

The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).

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 applications at or 301-454-1411

(Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Benefits

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan	Employee Contribution
Plan C	9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E	4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

457 (b) Plan (Optional) [Pre-tax and Roth]
Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Retiree Healthcare – Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.*

Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $7,500

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

Annual: 15 days per year
Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
Sick: 15 days per year
Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

Credit Union
Employee Assistance Plan
Legal Services Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at [email protected] or 301-454-1694.

Supplemental Questions

Please briefly describe your experience (in 2-3 sentences) developing or maintaining a complex spatial relational database. Identify the position from your application where you performed these duties and/or gained this experience. If no experience, please type "N/A".

Please briefly describe your experience (in 2-3 sentences) conducting transportation-related research and technical analysis. Identify the position from your application where you performed these duties and/or gained this experience. If no experience, please type "N/A".

Please briefly describe your experience (in 2-3 sentences) evaluating capital improvement projects or development projects for conformance to relevant codes, guidelines, and best practices. Identify the position from your application where you performed these duties and/or gained this experience. If no experience, please type "N/A".

Please briefly describe your experience (in 2-3 sentences) preparing reports, presentations, graphics, or interactive map applications to convey technical information to a decision-making body or general non-technical audience. Identify the position from your application where you performed these duties and/or gained this experience. If no experience, please type "N/A".

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Address: 6611 Kenilworth Ave

Riverdale, Maryland, 20737
Website: https://www.mncppc.org/jobs

Transportation Planner II (13249, Grade 24)