Policy Analyst (Land Use Planning Policy Analyst, Grade N27)

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Office of the County Executive is seeking a Policy Analyst (Land Use Planning) to advise on policies, regulations, and legislation and to assess their impact on county priorities. This full-time, term position aligns with the County Executive’s term and provides benefits.

Responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on master and subdivision plans, assessing budget effects, coordinating with executive departments and agencies, and preparing briefing materials, policy

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in developing, analyzing, and coordinating policies, including land use and community development.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on policies, regulations, and legislation, including master and subdivision plans, as they move through review and approval.
• Assessing the effects of policies and legislation on capital and operating budgets.
• Participating in meetings, conducting outreach, and seeking input from executive departments, offices, and other County agencies and staff.
• Developing and preparing materials, briefing documents, position/policy papers, memoranda, legislation, regulations, and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning, public policy/affairs, or law

Job description

Please 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.

WHO WE ARE

The County Executive oversees the enforcement of all the applicable laws and policies and provides overall vision and direction to all executive branch departments. The County Executive also develops policies; proposes plans, programs, budgets, and legislation to the County Council; adopts Executive Orders and Regulations and appoints residents to boards, committees, and commissions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of the County Executive (CEX) is seeking a Policy Analyst (Land Use Planning Policy Analyst) 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.

This 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.

• 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.

Preference 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.