PROGRAM MANAGER III (REPOST)
Assistant Director, Research, Review and Policy Division
Recruitment #24-005478-0036
Department | MDP Local Planning Assistance |
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Date Opened | 9/18/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/28/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $84,229.00 - $136,003.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Assistant
Director of the Research, Review and Policy Division for the Maryland
Department of Planning (MDP) and has a diverse set of responsibilities working
with internal staff and external stakeholders on planning challenges facing
Maryland and local jurisdictions and ensuring timely progress on MDP's
projects, programs, and priorities.
Responsibilities
include decisions and recommendations that support the Division Director and comprise
MDP’s official position on a variety of matters that affect state and local
legislation; local policies, programs, and plans; and state programs that
significantly affect transportation, protection and restoration of
environmental resources, agricultural and natural resource land preservation, sustainable
growth, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The
position works with other staff from MDP, other state agencies, local
governments, federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public toward addressing
Governor Moore’s priorities for the state of Maryland. The position also
contributes to MDP’s vision for sustainable growth to ensure Maryland achieves
economic prosperity for all through the development of plans, policies, and
places that have embraced diversity, treasured all shared heritages, and upheld
human well-being and ecological regeneration as paramount.
To facilitate sustainable growth; support
vibrant, thriving, resilient and revitalized communities; and ensure
consistency and alignment of plans and projects, the Assistant Director of the
Review, Research and Policy Division, in coordination with the Division
Director, Assistant Secretary of Planning Services and other MDP leadership:
·
Participates
in the development and implementation of state-level policies and plans to
ensure achievement of sustainable growth objectives, including transportation, land
reuse and redevelopment, ecological resources regeneration, land preservation,
and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and plans.
·
Oversees
or supports implementation of mandated programs that facilitate or encourage
best planning practices and sustainable growth.
·
Coordinates
and completes mandatory intergovernmental and departmental reviews of proposed local,
state and regional projects and plans to ensure alignment with state
sustainable growth policies.
·
Responds
to inquiries from residents, legislators, nongovernmental organizations, local
governments, and other stakeholders regarding MDP mandated responsibilities.
·
Identifies
significant gaps, needs and deficiencies within local, state and regional
planning efforts to inform MDP’s planning best practices education and outreach.
·
Completes
research in support of all MDP initiatives.
The Assistant Director of the Research,
Review and Policy Division coordinates with and follows the direction of the
Division Director to support and guide the work of the Division’s units. The
position supports the Division Director with managerial and administrative
functions of the units, including supervision of staff, project and program
management, and development and monitoring of work programs and progress
reports. As needed, this position also works with the MDP External Affairs unit
to address legislative matters requiring subject matter expertise.
POSITION DUTIES
Works with unit managers and staff to establish, adjust, and
ensure successful implementation of the Department’s programs and associated
policies, workplans, templates, checklists, evaluation criteria and procedures.
As
needed, may support or serve as the Department Secretary’s designee and/or
serve as Department liaison in communications and program activities involving
federal, state, and local government agencies, or with the general public,
elected officials, and stakeholders.
Manages staff and Division responsibilities. Oversees the
development, implementation, and adjustment of assigned scopes of work and
workplans. Monitors work efforts and progress reports. Identifies significant
gaps, needs and deficiencies within local, state and regional planning efforts
to inform MDP’s best practices education efforts. Directs and supports the
completion of research in support of all MDP initiatives.
Oversees and directs the use of staff time and financial
resources to support short-term and long-range plans for the Division.
Ensures sufficient and timely development and training of staff.
A
strong environmental and/or transportation background is important along with
knowledge of local, state, and other planning processes. Excellent analytical
and research skills required. Ability to learn quickly, retain information,
manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be efficient and productive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or
university in Planning, Sustainable Development, Transportation, Environmental
Science, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Public Administration, Landscape
Architecture, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Information
Technology and/or Urban Affairs.
Experience: Five years of experience, including two years of
management responsibilities, in developing or implementing policies and/or
programs within the planning, sustainable development, transportation, land
reuse, redevelopment, or environmental fields.
Note:
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service
experience as a Commissioned Officer in Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect,
Geospatial Intelligence Analyst or Cryptologic classifications; or Logistics,
Urban Planning or Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work, on
a year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure
that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you
meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We
will not consider information submitted after this date.
Successful
candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one
year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation may consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience related to the requirements of the
position. It is important that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education
that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the
U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign
credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.
All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not
consider information submitted after this date.
The on-line
application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to apply
online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire
(by the closing date) to:
Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston St., Suite 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.
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