Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About the Position

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a Senior Executive position in the Office of the Director.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prince George’s County is partnering with POLIHIRE to find its next Senior Executive. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications and your resume to DPWT_PGCO@polihire.com. Please include only your name (Last, First) in the subject line when submitting these materials. Applications for this opportunity will be accepted via email only. Please do not click the “APPLY” button for this position. Applications submitted through the online application system will not be considered.

About The Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department.

Examples of Work

• Represents the County in negotiations with other agencies, utilities, groups and individuals on a wide variety of issues pertinent to public works.
• Oversees all financial aspects of the department, including preparing annual budget requests and reviewing compensation and fringe benefits annually.
• Establishes, in accordance with County policy, appropriate service and staffing levels and monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Develops and retains highly competent, customer service-oriented staff.
• Maintains effective relations with other governmental officials, community leaders, citizens, news media representatives, etc.
• Applies a comprehensive understanding of public works operations to strategic planning, complex problem solving, and diverse service delivery.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing the needs of diverse and underserved communities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of progressively responsible public works experience including at least 7 years of experience at the supervisory and management level. Excellent writing, verbal, human relations, leadership and management skills are required. In addition, this position requires broad-based financial management/budgeting skills to manage the cost containment and conduct the financial projections of a complex operating budget.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Prince George’s County is partnering with POLIHIRE to find its next Senior Executive. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications and your resume to DPWT_PGCO@polihire.com. Please include only your name (Last, First) in the subject line when submitting these materials. Applications for this opportunity will be accepted via email only. Please do not click the “APPLY” button for this position. Applications submitted through the online application system will not be considered.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within 5 working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.