Salary: $93,653.00 - $150,953.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Term
Job Number:Department: Offices of the County Executive
Division: CEX 15 Chief Administrative Officer's Office
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $93,653 to $149,567, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. *#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#THIS IS A MERIT TERM POSITION (WITH BENEFITS). THE TERM ENDS December 31, 2030. is seeking a to advise the County Executive on the impact and status of various policies, programs, legislation, and regulations, including land use and subdivision plans. This is a full-time, term position that will coincide with the County Executive's term of office.
What You'll Be DoingThis position will work closely with others on the Executive staff to assess the broad impact of policies and plans on the County Executive's priorities and the County's overall well-being. Duties include, but are not limited to:- Monitoring, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on various policies, regulations, and legislation, including master and subdivision plans, as they move through the review and approval process.
- Assessing the effects of various policies and legislation on the capital and operating budgets.
- Participating in meetings, conducting outreach, and seeking input from executive departments and offices, and other County agencies, boards, committees, County Council members and staff, and others involved in the process.
- Developing and preparing relevant materials, briefing documents, position/policy papers, memoranda, legislation, regulations, and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications- Experience: Thorough six (6) years' experience in developing, analyzing, and coordinating various policies, including related land use and community development.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, public policy/affairs, or a degree in law is preferred.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview PreferencesPreference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:- Extensive knowledge about Montgomery County Government, including legislative and executive branches, MNCPPC, and overall land use planning history, procedures, processes, laws, and regulations.
- Reviewing and critically evaluating policies and legislation, including multiple land use policies concurrently, with a view toward their countywide impact.
- Organizing and prioritizing work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Communicating orally and in writing with high-level government officials, employees, and residents.
- Working collaboratively across multiple county and state agencies and departments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe 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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave BenefitsOur 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 BenefitsAll 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 ForgivenessMontgomery 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 BenefitCounty 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 CostsWorking 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 WellbeingWe 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.
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