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• Thorough knowledge of management and administrative principles, practices, requirements, systems, procedures, and methods.
• Ability to make decisions and recommend solutions to administrative and operational problems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of facility management, contract administration, program-based budgeting, matrix management, performance measures, and financial management.
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinates: supervisory, professional, administrative, and/or labor/trades personnel.
• Ability to effectively perform in a collegial, matrix management environment.
• Skill in oral and written communication to multiple audiences and organizations in varying situations sufficient to develop defenses of and justifications for recommended course of action.
• Skill in employee relations and creative performance evaluation approaches.
• Ability to manage several unrelated functional areas from budget, building management, publications and graphics, to web services.
• Strong business acumen.

Examples of Important Duties

• Works with the Deputy Planning Director in developing administrative and support programs, organizational and fiscal plans that carry out the plans, directions, and policies authorized by the Planning Board and County Council.
• Coordinates the collaborative development of an annual budget and work program for the Planning Board and County Council approval. 
• Provides on-going fiscal advice to the Deputy Planning Director and senior managers to ensure that the Department's resources are prudently managed and within budget guidelines.
• Monitors all aspects of facilities management, including serving as project manager for construction and operations of department’s new headquarters.
• Monitors fiscal and operational performance, identifies trends and variances, identifies causes and recommends appropriate courses of actions.
• Monitors design, outreach, and delivery of programs, products, and services under the Division's purview.
• Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong and positive manner to relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and implements department processes and engages in strategic planning.
• Assures that the communication team provides consistent, strong, and timely messaging, publications, and web services that will inform the public.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or four years experience in public or business administration or related fields and

2. Eight years of broad and varied experience as an administrative specialist or related position that included two years of supervisory experience; or

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Prince George’s Planning?
Amenities:
·        Telework opportunities
·        Flexible schedules
·        Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
·        Free parking is available for employees
·        Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
·        Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $85,345 to $151,149 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Division Chief level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan. 
 
The Prince George’s County Planning Department is currently located in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities.
 
Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).