Montgomery County Government hiring Program Manager II (Zero Waste Initiatives), Grade 25 in Wheaton, Maryland, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Description CLOSING DATE:OPEN UNTIL FILLED The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

DEP is seeking to fill a fulltime Program Manager II position in the Recycling and Resource Management Division to join the Zero Waste project management team established to plan and execute projects.This position will provide day-to-day project management support, and coordination, oversight and review of contractor work products and deliverables, development and tracking of integrated project schedules, reporting to senior management on milestone achievement, compliance with budget, and risk assessment and mitigation. The position will plan and manage pilot studies and countywide programs for alternative solid waste and recycling methods and operations; independently plan and carry out all aspects of comprehensive plan formulation or project execution including monitoring implementation status and measures to track both progress and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Convene, conduct/lead meetings with relevant County staff and with stakeholder groups to ascertain input to the development of public policy, planning, decision-making, program modification and funding to develop Zero Waste initiatives.
• Develop project implementation plans to advance Zero Waste programs, policies and initiatives; and prepare resource, schedule, and risk assessments associated with implementation of such enhancements and projects.
• Develop integrated budget and schedule plans; and track budget expenditures, adherence to schedule and milestones, risks and risk mitigation to ensure effective project execution.
• Prepare statements of work, solicitation documents (including requests for proposals, task order requests, informal solicitations), and cost estimates.
• Serve as contract administrator/manager for assigned contracts, monitoring contractor performance and adherence to project schedule and deliverable requirements, and contract terms and conditions.
• Oversee that all work associated with task orders and contracts are completed satisfactorily, on-time and within budget.
• Present information to public and private organizations, stakeholder groups, and the County Council to explain, defend, or justify issues related to the Zero Waste program and specific assigned projects.
• Provide technical assistance in working sessions, stakeholder group meetings, meetings with Council staff, and other public hearings and meetings and local and state government officials.

This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend meetings and perform other work at locations throughout Montgomery County, and occasionally in nearby jurisdictions or in remote areas that may not be readily assessable by public transportation.

Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.

This position requires regular inspection of an industrial site or facility and may impose physical demands including standing for long periods and/or walking over rough and uneven sites and terrain as well as exposure to dust, odors, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County Government’s comprehensive benefits package, please visit the MCG Total Rewards webpage and check out our competitive benefits!

Additional Employment Information

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/IRC.

Montgomery County Government 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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please 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 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 Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

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.

Minimum QualificationsExperience: Thorough five (5) years professional experience directly managing and/or implementing major Zero Waste, waste reduction, solid waste or similar programs or projects impacting a state or County-level jurisdiction or large private sector enterprises.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B achelor’s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

Preferred CriteriaAll Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified”, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience planning and managing projects pertaining to sustainable solid waste management or recycling operations for a state, County, or comparable-level jurisdiction.
• Experience as a contract administrator or manager, including developing project implementation plans, developing statements of work, and tracking budget expenditures.
• Experience presenting, explaining, justifying, and defending complex solid waste related mandates, policies and issues to various audiences and segments of the community.

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.

Minimum Salary 75368

Maximum Salary 120947

Currency USD