Countywide Planning and Policy Division Chief (11373, Grade 34)
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Wheaton, MD
| Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
| Category: | Strategy - Planning |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Description For over 95 years, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence in planning and, today, serves the culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of M-NCPPC, provides countywide planning functions including long range planning as well as reviews of development applications in a diverse built environment of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. Montgomery Planning has pioneered nationally-modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. Montgomery County is evolving quickly as a model of new suburbanism, shifting away from traditional suburban greenfield development to a greater emphasis on infill redevelopment, complete streets, and urbanizing areas around transit and key corridors. The links between mobility, land use and the jobs/housing balance will be critical in determining the future sustainability of the County. 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. We are seeking a dynamic leader and a highly innovative planner as the Countywide Planning and Policy Division Chief. The Division Chief reports to a Deputy Director as part of the Department's senior management team supporting the Planning Director's leadership of the Department's mission and work program. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills and management experience is crucial in bringing forward new insights covering a range of planning issues affecting Montgomery County and helping staff realize their potential. This position manages an interdisciplinary team working in the fields of countywide zoning, housing, transportation, environmental policy and historic preservation. The division is the Planning Department's lead for policy-making that affects the entire county. This includes the important preparation of the quadrennial Growth and Infrastructure Policy, the County's guidance for growth management and linkage to the adequate provision of public facilities, as well as countywide transportation planning analysis and policy development. School capacity and multimodal transportation concerns are at the forefront of the County's growth management issues. Recent initiatives include the completion of Montgomery County's first Pedestrian Master Plan, work on the Department's Attainable Housing Strategies initiative and several cross-department efforts. All of these are grounded in our updated General Plan, Thrive Montgomery 2050. The successful candidate will have a strong overall knowledge of land use planning and of how planning systems or networks, such as transportation, housing, the environment and historic resources, function in urban, suburban, and rural contexts. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates creative thought and problem-solving for complex issues and an attention to detail; strong analytical, writing and verbal skills; facility in building collaborations with internal and external partners; and a background in or comfort working with a variety of planning issues, including transportation/transit planning at both the local and county wide levels, zoning, housing, historic preservation and environmental policy. A candidate with a strong background in management is highly desired, as this position supervises a range of professional staff, including three supervisors. This individual will be an essential leader in guiding the future of growth in the county. Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications 1. Master's degree in planning, parks, architecture, engineering, environmental science, or related subjects; and 2. Eight years of a broad range of planning and/or regulatory related experience that included two years of supervisory experience or four years as a planning coordinator; or 3. An equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition to the minimum qualifications above, four years of supervisory experience is preferred. Supplemental Information Class/Specification: Planning Division Chief About Us: 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. Check it out here! The salary range listed 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. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 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
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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694. | |