Montgomery County, MD Government

Manager II (Chief Division of Zoning, Well & Septic, and Code Compliance), Grade M2 Department of Permitting Services Rockville, Maryland $92,185 - $167,345     The Department of Permitting Services is seeking a Division Chief for the Zoning, Well & Septic and Code Compliance Division (Manager II). This is a full executive-level management position within the Department of Permitting Services. This position will direct the operations of Zoning, Well & Septic and Code Compliance Division of the Department of Permitting Services. Contacts are with legislative and executive branches of County government, officials with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and in other governmental jurisdictions, developers, and private sector and community groups. Must be able to explain and reconcile controversial policy positions where conflicting and opposing viewpoints exist and to develop suitable alternatives or acceptable solutions in the development process.　   This position develops, implements, and evaluates overall policies concerning the County's regulation of construction and land development in the issuance of permits and ensuring compliance with zoning, well and septic, site plans and related regulatory approvals, regulations and laws to ensure that construction and development activities are carried out in accordance with applicable zoning and development approvals, regulations and laws. 　   This position will administer the work of zoning and site plan section managers, and approximately 35 staff consisting of supervisors, senior permitting services specialists, investigators, permitting and code enforcement inspectors and permit technicians and administrative assistants. This position will also administer the work of contractors. The work of the Division is to include review of proposed development plans, applications for M-NCPPC approval of development plans, tracking and enforcement of site plan and related M-NCPPC approvals, review and enforcement of permit applications for zoning, development standards and site plan compliance to ensure responsive, customer-friendly service and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County regulations and codes. This position is also responsible for interdepartmental coordination and achieving the Division’s mission and the timely completion of work assignments, determines the work to be performed, the methods utilized, and the standards of performance. 　   Examples of Duties: Develops and initiates code enforcement plan review, inspection, permitting, and guidelines to promote the safety and well-being of County residents and development community. Directs inspection activities to ensure compliance with State and County regulations and codes concerning regulation of construction and land development in the issuance of permits and ensuring compliance with zoning, site plans and related regulatory approvals, regulations and laws to ensure that construction and development activities are carried out in accordance with applicable zoning and development approvals, regulations and laws. Contributes to the preparation and administration of the Department's annual budget. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local, regional, State and Federal agencies engaged in the regulation of construction and development, and with news media and the general public. Coordinates with internal and external agencies to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to the Department’s customers and stakeholders. Provides educational outreach to governmental organizations and business, community and civic groups concerning the objectives and activities of Departmental programs. Performs other related duties as required.   As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Experience : Seven years of progressively responsible experience in managing/directing land development program operations, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. Note: the term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).　   Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.   Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.   All resumes submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position which are located in the full advertisement accessed through the County’s website.   This recruitment will remain open until position is filled   To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html and then click on “Apply Now." Click “Search Jobs” and see the full job description under the “General Professional” category IRC46575 Interested candidates must create an account in order to submit a resume. EOE M/F/H

Financial Compliance Analyst Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans Rockville, Maryland $66,164- $109,761   Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans (MCERP) manages the administration, compliance and financial reporting for the County's retirement programs. Our plans are currently valued at $6.0 billion in net assets, with $390 million in annual contributions and over $580 million in net annual investment income.   MCERP is seeking a Financial Compliance Analyst (Performance Management Data Analyst II) to join their team. The position will be responsible for the accounting and compliance monitoring of the assets of the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans.   Duties include: Accounting and reporting for the four retirement plan trust funds and the retiree health benefits trust; Analyzing and research complex accounting/financial issues and prepare written/oral reports addressing issues related to the retirement plans; Preparing work papers, schedules, exhibits and summaries to support audit findings; Evaluating the activities of the ERS investment managers to ensure compliance with guidelines and Board policies.   Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete medical history review prior to appointment. A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Three (3) years of professional experience performing data analysis and interpretation, program evaluation, and/or process improvement in an academic, data administration or business data analytics environment.   Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Management, Finance, Statistics, Engineering or related field.   Equivalency: (1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. (2) Possession of a graduate degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.     PREFERRED CRITERIA          The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:   A current and active CPA designation is preferred. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting is highly preferred. Experience in pension accounting, administration, including regulatory and IRS reporting. Experience working with Oracle and/or Peoplesoft systems. Experience in analyzing and researching complex accounting and financial issues. Experience preparing written and oral reports addressing retirement plan issues and audit findings. Experience in evaluating financial activities to ensure compliance with guidelines and policies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.   Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.   To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html click on the “Search Jobs" tab, and then on the Job Search link https://tinyurl.com/MCGJobSearch . Read the full job description under the “General Professional” Job Category. Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.   The requisition number is IRC46574   This Recruitment will remain open until position is filled   All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, which are listed in the full advertisement, preferably in a separate section of the resume.   Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “How to Apply” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage.   EOE. M/F/H.

Manager II (Division Chief, Customer Support & Outreach), Grade M2 Department of Permitting Services Rockville, Maryland $92,185 - $167,345 The Department of Permitting Services is seeking a Division Chief for the Customer Support and Outreach Division (CSOD). This is a full executive-level management position within the Department of Permitting Services, under the supervision of the Deputy Director. This position directs the operations of all outreach and customer service activities for the department and includes administering the work of Section Managers, with a total of 38 employees. An extensive background in customer service along with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others, including senior level officials, design professionals, constituents and other stakeholders is paramount. Must possess flexibility and a willingness to implement change with an open mind that incorporates long term goals, initiatives, and adaptability. A background in marketing that includes analytical capabilities using results-oriented data for both short- and long-term needs is required. Experience in consumer survey data, creation of marketing, planning and conducting focus groups and other research strategies is preferred. Must conform to deadlines, while working under pressure. The candidate should exhibit leadership qualities with persuasion tactics to influence others. Ideally, the candidate is creative, has experience in social media outlets and extensive training and mentoring experiences in small and large settings. Should appreciate diversity in the workplace and emphasize its importance while satisfying professional relationships with employees. This position will engage with a broad range of contacts, including, Federal, County and State elected and appointed officials, senior management, executives, professional trades and organizations, and the business community. This position is critical and directly impacts the success of departmental goals and objectives. 　 Responsibilities include: • Implementing programs that carry out the departments mission • Developing goals and objectives • Communicating expectations • Evaluating the preferred outcomes The candidate must have experience in customer relations and support, customer outreach, multitasking, strong executive organizational skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving as well as experience communicating effectively to a variety of audiences. Duties include: • Developing procedures, policies, regulations and guidelines for customer service • Overseeing and maintaining information requests • Ensuring all customer inquiries are handled in an accurate and timely fashion • Maintaining an in-depth working knowledge of departmental programs, systems and processes including online customer portal for permit applications and requests, document management systems, customer management systems, various databases, dashboards and data sets • Coordinating outreach activities for community events • Managing web site content • Managing and resolving disputes and complaints • Identifying deficiencies in services • Enhancing and increasing public awareness of DPS services • Managing all informational material, handouts, applications, including incorporating GIS application, e store front customer interface, and e-subscriptions • Incorporating strategies such as newsletters, workshops, employee training and mentoring, educational videos, and oral presentations for public outreach.   Will work with the Director’s Office and other senior level staff on fiscal, budgetary, and other administrative matters. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. The selected candidate must have extensive experience working in a union environment. This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office. As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. The Department will be relocating to Wheaton in the Fall of 2020. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience : Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in customer service, customer relations and outreach programs. Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above). Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications. All resumes submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position which are located in the full advertisement accessed through the County’s website. This Recruitment will remain open until position is filled. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html and then click on “Apply Now."  Click “Search Jobs” and see the full job description under the “General Professional” category IRC45693 Interested candidates must create an account in order to submit a resume. EOE M/F/H