Planning Board Member

The Planning Board works in an advisory role to provide recommendations to the Baltimore County Council, County Executive, and Administrative Law Judges – as established by the County Charter, County Code, Council Bills/Resolutions, and/or by Executive Order – on matters affecting land use, community development, and short- and long-range planning within Baltimore County.

Members assist in planning for the future development and growth of the County, make recommendations on land use, community plans, the Master Plan, zoning changes, Development Regulations and Standards, the Capital Budget and five-year Capital Program, Water and Sewer Master Plan amendments, and other mandated plans and planning documents.

Members of the Planning Board come from variety of careers and professions and provide different background knowledge and skill sets. These backgrounds include but, are not limited to, experience in law, education/Baltimore County Public Schools, research and data analysis, business, finance, real estate, and more.

The 15-member body is comprised of 7 members appointed by individual County Council members, and 8 at-large individuals appointed by the County Executive. Members are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $15,000 annually; the Chair is eligible to receive a stipend of up to $20,000 annually. Members and Chair are paid bi-weekly.

In November 2024, County voters voted to support a Charter amendment that will require all appointments to be subject to County Council confirmation and to limit the number of terms for Planning Board members. The Charter amendment is effective January 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Interest in improving the quality of life of residents and communities in Baltimore County
• General knowledge of, and willingness to learn, concepts and principles of land use planning and development
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents related to development, short- and long-range planning, land use, and community planning
• Ability to serve as a liaison between the public and County government

Conditions of Employment

• Participation in the Department of Planning’s Community Planning Institute
• Ability to attend and participate in board meetings twice a month
• Ability to participate in community meetings and events as needed

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.