Salary : $101,474.00 - $179,619.00 Annually
Location : 1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Division: HCA 76 Community Development Neighborhood Revitalization
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $101,474 to $140,546 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

What You'll Be Doing
The Manager will oversee and guide professional staff in executing a range of complex neighborhood revitalization programs, including:

• Developing Focus Neighborhood Area (FNA) Action Plans.
• Managing the completion of capital improvement projects, such as commercial facade easement programs, streetscaping, and other neighborhood enhancements.
• Assisting with budget planning, allocating federal, state, and county resources for revitalization efforts.

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations when approving payments.
• Representing the department at various interagency meetings and task forces, such as with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Planning Board.
• Leading public meetings to gather community input and present findings, projects, and reports to decision-making bodies, exhibiting strong public speaking and presentation skills is essential as the section Manager.
• Fostering a positive Labor Relations environment built on trust, respect, and cooperation.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings and community events or perform work at locations outside the office. Occasionally, early morning, evening, or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.
Applicants should include all their work experience in their applications, as this information will be used to calculate wage equity and determine a salary offer for the selected applicant.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the assigned area of urban planning, community development, architecture, and/or commercial revitalization.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to perform the essential duties of the role safely.

License: Possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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:

• Expertise in developing, analyzing, and executing policies, plans, and strategies related to community planning and the revitalization/redevelopment of neighborhood and commercial areas in a county with over one million residents.
• Proficient in financial oversight, budget preparation, procurement, and grant/contract development.
• Experience managing consultant and construction activities using federal, state, and local resources while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized setting and conducting performance evaluations.
• Skilled in creating and implementing action plans, including survey design and performing data analysis.
• Experienced in managing capital construction projects, including land acquisition and disposition, site improvements, overseeing construction bids, supervising construction activities, and related responsibilities.
• Proficient in public speaking and collaborating with elected and appointed officials, managers, public and private sector representatives, businesses, and community groups to present information and garner support for recommendations.
• Experienced in leading a team of professional staff members engaged in diverse and complex projects
• Experienced in advocating for and securing program funding from federal and state agencies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

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.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

02

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of progressively professional experience do you have in urban planning, community development, architecture, and/or commercial revitalization?

• 1 year experience
• 2 Years experience
• 3 Year's Experience
• 4 Year's Experience
• 5 Year's Experience
• 6 Year's Experience
• 7 Year's Experience
• 8 Year's Experience
• 9+ Year's Experience

04

Do you have Expertise in developing, analyzing, and executing policies, plans, and strategies related to community planning and the revitalization/redevelopment of neighborhood and commercial areas in a county with over one million residents?

• yes
• No

05

Please explain your experience developing, analyzing, and executing policies, plans, and strategies related to community planning and the revitalization/redevelopment of neighborhood and commercial areas in a county with over one million residents. Please include information on your resume where this experience was completed. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A"
06

Do you have experience leading a team of professional staff members engaged in diverse and complex projects?

• Yes
• No

07

Please explain your experience leading a team of professional staff members engaged in diverse and complex projects. Please include information on your resume where this experience was completed. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
08

Are you proficient in financial oversight, budget preparation, procurement, and grant/contract development?

• Yes
• No

09

Please explain your experience with financial oversight, budget preparation, procurement, and grant/contract development. Please include information on your resume where this experience was completed. If you do not have experience in this area, Please indicate "N/A".
10

Do you have experience managing consultant and construction activities using federal, state, and local resources while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations?

• Yes
• No

11

Please explain your experience managing consultant and construction activities using federal, state, and local resources while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Please include information on your resume where this experience was completed. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
12

Do you have experience in managing capital construction projects, including land acquisition and disposition, sit