Salary: $72,368.63 - $123,026.68 Annually
Location : 30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY26-00653
Department: Development Review and Planning
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
JOB INFORMATION Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies; full benefits
This professional position in the Department of Long-Range Planning is responsible for administering a County-wide bicycle and pedestrian program. This position will promote mobility and safety, initiate and review projects, and lead implementation of the Bikeways and Trails plan and its successor plans. This position is also responsible for the coordination of safety education with other County departments and external stakeholders including bike/ped advocacy groups, tourism, and health-focused organizations. Direction may be given to support staff; supervision is received from the Department Head.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as community advocate and subject matter expert on County-wide bicycle and pedestrian program to build a safe interconnected bike and pedestrian network
- Manage planning studies that prioritize future projects
- Direct and prioritize projects for future Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
- Conduct research and prepare reports on a variety of planning and bicycle/pedestrian related topics
- Assist Project Managers with developing projects from concept to final design to include managing community input/outreach, pursuing and securing funding resources, and managing grants
- Coordinate across Division, County, and external (state and other local) organizations multidisciplinary teams to initiate, design, develop, and implement programs and projects
- Identify, analyze, and coordinate data needs, collection, and reports to note progress for improving and measuring the accessibility, use, and safety of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including trails, sidewalks, and bike paths/ lanes
- Coordinate with Planning staff for reviews on subdivision land use policies, design manuals and regulations, zoning ordinances, adequate public facilities, site development plans, and improvement plans
- Ensure the expansion of safe and interconnected bicycle and pedestrian networks through private and public funding of reconstruction, repaving, and new capital projects
- Work with key constituent groups including employers, schools, government agencies, social service groups, advocacy groups, tourism destinations, and others to encourage and assure safe bike and pedestrian travel
- Develop updates to the Bikeways and Trails Plan, Trail Design Standards and Planning Guidelines, and other transportation planning documents
- Serve as a liaison to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission and coordinate with similar groups at the City of Frederick and other municipalities
- Prepare transportation content for all associated components of the County Comprehensive Plan, to include content with an active transportation and multi-modal accessibility focus
- Provide professional planning assistance to members of the community and various board and commissions on bicycle and pedestrian projects
- Drive county vehicle to perform field inspections to gather data relevant to studies and projects
- Make and prepare presentations on educational and promotional information to the public and elected officials
- As directed, coordinate with local, regional, and state agencies related to planning and bicycle/pedestrian programs
- Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field
- Possession of a driver's license
Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master's Degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field with 2 years work experience as described above.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:
- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Advanced knowledge of planning processes, procedures, and policies
- Knowledge of County Ordinances and Regulations
- Knowledge of County information systems
- Knowledge of relevant software programs
- Advanced knowledge of best practices and guidelines and how they are applicable to applications
- Knowledge of the reporting criteria and the experience to analyze raw data
- Advanced knowledge of planning, zoning, development review
- Knowledge in the principles and practices of planning, design and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs
- Working knowledge of transportation related projects in the areas of systems and project (NEPA) planning
- Knowledge of Maryland State Highway standards, specifications relating to bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
- Skilled in public speaking
- Skilled in customer service
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, co-workers, government agencies and the general public
- Ability to analyze and process complex information
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and to use effective time management skills
- Ability to research and maneuver through various ordinances to interpret language
- Ability to review plans and process information into presentation form
- Ability to prepare reports and materials that exhibit a proper organization of ideas and content and a high degree of professionalism in the layout and format of text, graphics, and tables
- Ability to respond in a timely manner and demonstrate tact when interacting with applicants and the general public
- Ability to maintain a positive and constructive relationship with co-workers and County officials
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:- Planning or engineering work experience at the local or state government level
- Work experience or training using electronic plan review software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently walk and perform repetitive motions; occasionally reach; and rarely climb, stoop, lift up to 20 pounds, and drive
- While working in the position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally work outdoors; and rarely walk on uneven ground and work in dirty environments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS - Available for evening and weekend work hours when required for special meetings and programs
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interviews
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
Health Insurance
:County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.
Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes
