Montgomery County Planning Department
Transportation Planning Supervisor (10013, Grade 32)
Montgomery County Planning Department, Wheaton, Maryland, United States,
The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking an experienced and innovative
Transportation Planning Supervisor
to oversee the Transportation Planning team within the Countywide Planning and Policy Division. Montgomery Planning is one of the nation's leading transportation planning agencies, with a strong focus on complete streets, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning as well as Vision Zero. The division serves as the countywide planning and policy arm of the Department, addressing issues and plans that affect more than one area of the county, including transportation, zoning, housing, historic and natural resources, and water quality. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for transportation planning, a strong work ethic, and a clear vision for how transportation planning can improve the quality of life in Montgomery County.
Key functions of the transportation planning team include:Developing countywide transportation plans and policies.Monitoring implementation of Thrive Montgomery 2050, the Growth and Infrastructure Policy, the Pedestrian Master Plan, and the Bicycle Master Plan.Reviewing capital projects and development projects.Maintaining the county's travel demand model and evaluating master plan scenarios.Preparing the transportation element of the county's quadrennial Growth and Infrastructure Policy.
To succeed in this position, the selected candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication and consensus-building skills and be adept at crafting policy and long-range planning recommendations. Extensive experience in project leadership and the capability to work well with a team with diverse sets of backgrounds, as well as residents, developers, planners, architects, engineers, attorneys, and public officials is a necessity.
Examples of Important Duties:Supervises, leads, and assigns work to planning staff, monitors work performance, identifies areas of improvement, and develops and trains staff on applicable policies and procedures.Supervises the development of policies, reports, and presentations to the Planning Board and County Council.Provides consultation and expertise on transportation planning matters.Defends planning programs, concepts, and policies to the Planning Board and County Council, and before other boards and bodies as required.Advises the Division Chief on transportation planning projects and issues.Assists the Division Chief in developing and implementing the annual work program.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience that includes supervisory or project leadership and coordination experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together totals ten (10) years.Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Supplemental Information:Class/Specification: Planning SupervisorMay be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.About Us:Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For over 95 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning, and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in one of the first LEED Platinum-certified government-owned office buildings in Maryland.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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Transportation Planning Supervisor
to oversee the Transportation Planning team within the Countywide Planning and Policy Division. Montgomery Planning is one of the nation's leading transportation planning agencies, with a strong focus on complete streets, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning as well as Vision Zero. The division serves as the countywide planning and policy arm of the Department, addressing issues and plans that affect more than one area of the county, including transportation, zoning, housing, historic and natural resources, and water quality. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for transportation planning, a strong work ethic, and a clear vision for how transportation planning can improve the quality of life in Montgomery County.
Key functions of the transportation planning team include:Developing countywide transportation plans and policies.Monitoring implementation of Thrive Montgomery 2050, the Growth and Infrastructure Policy, the Pedestrian Master Plan, and the Bicycle Master Plan.Reviewing capital projects and development projects.Maintaining the county's travel demand model and evaluating master plan scenarios.Preparing the transportation element of the county's quadrennial Growth and Infrastructure Policy.
To succeed in this position, the selected candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication and consensus-building skills and be adept at crafting policy and long-range planning recommendations. Extensive experience in project leadership and the capability to work well with a team with diverse sets of backgrounds, as well as residents, developers, planners, architects, engineers, attorneys, and public officials is a necessity.
Examples of Important Duties:Supervises, leads, and assigns work to planning staff, monitors work performance, identifies areas of improvement, and develops and trains staff on applicable policies and procedures.Supervises the development of policies, reports, and presentations to the Planning Board and County Council.Provides consultation and expertise on transportation planning matters.Defends planning programs, concepts, and policies to the Planning Board and County Council, and before other boards and bodies as required.Advises the Division Chief on transportation planning projects and issues.Assists the Division Chief in developing and implementing the annual work program.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience that includes supervisory or project leadership and coordination experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together totals ten (10) years.Valid driver's license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Supplemental Information:Class/Specification: Planning SupervisorMay be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.About Us:Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For over 95 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning, and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in one of the first LEED Platinum-certified government-owned office buildings in Maryland.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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