The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is seeking talented, energetic, and motivated professionals to join its Local Assistance and Training Division and expand its Regional Planning Program in the Southern Maryland region.  

Two upcoming statewide planning efforts, updating Maryland’s planning visions and the state development plan, offer exciting opportunities to advance revitalization, regionally tailored development, and the next generation of sustainable growth. This position will have regional planning duties for Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties and the municipalities therein.

The Regional Planning work program presents an unparalleled variety of projects for the proper candidate, including municipal and county community and economic development, best practices and curriculum development, regional coordination, statewide policy review, and comprehensive sustainable growth implementation. This position will also be tasked with leading many of the Department’s housing policy and planning initiatives, including those advancing zoning reform and the provision of a fair and affordable housing supply.

Upon the department’s office move, this position will be located at the Department of Planning’s new office in the City of Baltimore at 120 E. Baltimore St. Until that time, the position will be located at 301 W. Preston St. in Baltimore City.