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PROGRAM MANAGER IV

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DATA AND RESEARCH SECTION

Recruitment #16-005479-0010

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), is seeking a highly qualified and energetic individual to fill the position of Director of Planning Data and Research in its Planning Services Division.

This is a management service position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

 22

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 W. Preston St., Suite 1101

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

Main Purpose of Job

Oversees, supervises, and coordinates the Agency's property mapping functions, Geographic Information System (GIS) activities, and development and dissemination of long-range demographic and socioeconomic projections and statewide Census geographies; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to management staff.  Responsible for the services and activities of the Agency's Planning Data and Research Division under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Planning Services.

POSITION DUTIES

This is a senior management position which oversees and directs the Maryland Department of Planning’s Planning and Data Research (PDR) Section. The PDR Section was recently reorganized and is one of two sections, along with Planning Coordination, which report to the Assistant Secretary for Planning Services. The PDR Section consists of three technical units including Geospatial and Data Analysis, Projections and State Data Center, and Property Mapping. Collectively the PDR Section provides a wide array of essential services and products including production of demographic and socioeconomic projections, spatial analysis of planning related data, GIS-based parcel mapping for the State of Maryland, and overall management of the agency’s GIS functions, to name a few. The section provides policy and program support to the Department’s Executive Team and works closely with other units within the Department as well as external entities and customers. The Director of the PDR Section provides day to day management, direction, and coordination of the section’s three units and 27 personnel, and is responsible for developing and implementing new initiatives and programs that advance and enhance the Department’s mission. The Director works closely with subordinate managers, the Assistant Secretary for Planning Services, other members of the Executive Team, and with representatives from external organizations and partner agencies.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, geography, economics or closely related field.  

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year of experience in planning for the required education.  

2. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning for two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year in planning for the required degree in Planning.  

4. Candidates may substitute an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.  

5. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.  

6. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning for the required education and two years of the required experience.

7. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect classifications or Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.  

Experience:  Seven years of professional experience including three years of supervisory duty in developing, implementing, and managing programs and personnel related to planning, demographic, and geospatial data and analysis. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this key position will have strong leadership, interpersonal and managerial abilities.  As well as good oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate those around them.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:    

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD  21201  

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-3623.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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