Project Manager

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County seeks a Project Manager in Development Management to oversee development projects through review and approval processes. You will coordinate between developers, County agencies, and the public to address requirements and expedite approvals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional planning or development management experience. Evening/weekend hours may be needed, with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years' professional experience in planning, zoning, or development management.
• Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate development projects through review and approval processes.
• Serve as liaison between developers, the County, and the public to address issues and meet deadlines.
• Lead project teams to ensure on-time completion and adherence to schedules.
• Represent the County at public meetings and facilitate community input sessions.

Skills

Planning knowledge & zoning practices

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Permits, Approvals & Inspections, Development Management Division.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List allpromotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Definition of Responsibility

Under general supervision, oversees, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of various County agencies, developers, and the public in the submittal, review, and approval of development projects in the County.

Essential Functions

• Facilities coordinates, and guides development projects through the review and approval processes. Serves as liaison between developers, the County, and the public to address issues and coordinate the submittal and approval of plans. Informs developers and citizens of development requirements. Resolves problems that delay or interrupt the process, and expedites projects.

• Manages project teams to assure consistency and conformance to negotiated time schedules. Works with developers and County agencies to set and maintain deadlines and schedules.
• Negotiates, sets, and tracks deadlines for completion of Phase II development requirements. Expedites review of development plans by County agencies. Serves as liaison between County agencies and developers to effect adherence to deadlines. Negotiates solutions for conflicting agency requirements.
• Represents the County at public conferences and meetings with developers and citizens. Schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and moderates Community Input Meetings. Chairs Concept Plan and Development Plan Conferences.

Example of Duties

• Oversees, coordinates, and guides permit applications through the review and approval process.
• Coordinates the processing of minor subdivision plans, record plats, and water appropriation permits.
• May serve on the Development Review Committee.
• May lead or supervise other employees in the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

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

Plus

Three years' professional experience in planning, zoning, or development management.

(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, residential, and industrial development. Knowledge of zoning practices and planning functions. Knowledge of the organization and function of public entities and how they interrelate.
• Skill in interpreting zoning maps, concept plans for development, development plans, and laws, regulations, codes, and standards relating to development.
• Ability to analyze problems in the development process and negotiate effective solutions. Ability to mediate disputes. Ability to communicate plans, laws, codes, and standards to individuals and groups. Ability to produce detailed and summary reports of meetings. Ability to lead groups of people with dissimilar or opposing interests toward a common goal. Ability to give testimony in hearings or courts.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Project Manager

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some traveling between work sites and occasional walking or standing is involved.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this classification will be required to work evening and weekend hours on a regular basis.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.