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The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an experienced Special Program Management Coordinator to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George's County is also home to many attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field), National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Special Program Management Coordinator position.

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Examples of Important Duties:

Under very general direction, the Special Program Management Coordinator leads, coordinates, and performs department-wide program management work on a broad range of complex program operations, issues, projects, initiatives, and special assignments that often have political implications. Coordinates special project committees; directs or coordinates activities of other professionals throughout the department or within other agencies.

The candidate must possess innovative problem-solving skills, outstanding negotiation skills, strong leadership ability, and be willing to work in a diverse environment. Qualified candidates will be expected to demonstrate superior communication skills and effectively communicate planning principles verbally, graphically, and in writing to a variety of audiences. A combination of public and private experience is preferred.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

The ideal candidate for the Special Program Management Coordinator position will possess:

• Strong collaboration skills, analytical skills, and excellent technical writing skills. 
• Ability to prepare local legislation and manage it through the legislative process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or facilitate complex, multi-year projects involving an array of stakeholders, sensitive political issues and challenges, and diverse communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, government agencies and elected officials in a diverse innovative planning environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to train other staff on complicated planning principles and administrative processes.
• Successfully demonstrate how to effectively communicate sensitive planning issues.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Ability to support and advise on public relations matters for the department.
• Experience with analyzing, drafting, and processing legislation.
• Extensive experience in both human capital and program management
• Knowledge of state and local legislative processes.
• Knowledge of Maryland land use law.

Minimum Qualifications: Please See Website

Why Prince George’s Planning? 

Amenities: 

• Telework opportunities 
• Flexible schedules 
• Onsite fitness center.
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County 
• Free parking is available for employees 
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance 
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance 

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $116,505 to $206,340 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Special Program Management Coordinator level with an excellent benefits package including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495. 

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. 

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. 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 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 applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.