PROGRAM MANAGER III

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the AssistantDirector of the Research, Review and Policy Division for the MarylandDepartment of Planning (MDP) and has a diverse set of responsibilities workingwith internal staff and external stakeholders on planning challenges facingMaryland and local jurisdictions and ensuring timely progress on MDP'sprojects, programs, and priorities.

Responsibilitiesinclude decisions and recommendations that support the Division Director and compriseMDP's official position on a variety of matters that affect state and locallegislation;

local policies, programs, and plans; and state programs thatsignificantly affect transportation, protection and restoration ofenvironmental resources, agricultural and natural resource land preservation, sustainablegrowth, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Theposition works with other staff from MDP, other state agencies, localgovernments, federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public toward addressingGovernor Moore's priorities for the state of Maryland.

The position alsocontributes to MDP's vision for sustainable growth to ensure Maryland achieveseconomic prosperity for all through the development of plans, policies, andplaces that have embraced diversity, treasured all shared heritages, and upheldhuman well-being and ecological regeneration as paramount.

To facilitate sustainable growth; supportvibrant, thriving, resilient and revitalized communities; and ensureconsistency and alignment of plans and projects, the Assistant Director of theReview, Research and Policy Division, in coordination with the DivisionDirector, Assistant Secretary of Planning Services and other MDP leadership : Participatesin the development and implementation of state-level policies and plans toensure achievement of sustainable growth objectives, including transportation, landreuse and redevelopment, ecological resources regeneration, land preservation,and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and plans.

Overseesor supports implementation of mandated programs that facilitate or encouragebest planning practices and sustainable growth.

Coordinatesand completes mandatory intergovernmental and departmental reviews of proposed local,state and regional projects and plans to ensure alignment with statesustainable growth policies.

Respondsto inquiries from residents, legislators, nongovernmental organizations, localgovernments, and other stakeholders regarding MDP mandated responsibilities.

Identifiessignificant gaps, needs and deficiencies within local, state and regionalplanning efforts to inform MDP's planning best practices education and outreach.

Completesresearch in support of all MDP initiatives.The Assistant Director of the Research,Review and Policy Division coordinates with and follows the direction of theDivision Director to support and guide the work of the Division's units.

Theposition supports the Division Director with managerial and administrativefunctions of the units, including supervision of staff, project and programmanagement, and development and monitoring of work programs and progressreports.

As needed, this position also works with the MDP External Affairs unitto address legislative matters requiring subject matter expertise.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

POSITION DUTIES

Works with unit managers and staff to establish, adjust, andensure successful implementation of the Department's programs and associatedpolicies, workplans, templates, checklists, evaluation criteria and procedures.

Asneeded, may support or serve as the Department Secretary's designee and / orserve as Department liaison in communications and program activities involvingfederal, state, and local government agencies, or with the general public,elected officials, and stakeholders.

Manages staff and Division responsibilities. Oversees thedevelopment, implementation, and adjustment of assigned scopes of work andworkplans.

Monitors work efforts and progress reports. Identifies significantgaps, needs and deficiencies within local, state and regional planning effortsto inform MDP's best practices education efforts.

Directs and supports thecompletion of research in support of all MDP initiatives. Oversees and directs the use of staff time and financialresources to support short-term and long-range plans for the Division.

Ensures sufficient and timely development and training of staff.Astrong environmental and / or transportation background is important along withknowledge of local, state, and other planning processes.

Excellent analyticaland 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 oruniversity in Planning, Sustainable Development, Transportation, EnvironmentalScience, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Public Administration, LandscapeArchitecture, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, InformationTechnology and / or Urban Affairs.

Experience : Five years of experience, including two years ofmanagement responsibilities, in developing or implementing policies and / orprograms within the planning, sustainable development, transportation, landreuse, redevelopment, or environmental fields.

Note : Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience 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, ona year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

AICP or CC-P certification.Five years of experience in the following : Establishing, adjusting, and ensuring successful implementation of programs and associated policies, workplans, templates, checklists, evaluation criteria and procedures.

Experience conducting and facilitating meetings.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make surethat you provide sufficient information on your application to show that youmeet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Wewill not consider information submitted after this date.

Successfulcandidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least oneyear.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation may consist of a rating of youreducation, training and experience related to the requirements of theposition.

It is important that youprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and educationthat is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For education obtained outside theU.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreigncredential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.

All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will notconsider information submitted after this date.

The on-lineapplication process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to applyonline, you may submit a paper application andsupplemental questionnaire(by the closing date) to : Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division301 W.

Preston St., Suite 608 Baltimore, MD 21201 Attn : For inquiriesregarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.TTY Users : call via Maryland RelayResumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.