Policy analyst (land use planning policy analyst, grade n27)

About the Position 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.

What You'll Be Doing 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.

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 Preferences 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.

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. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. 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.