Climate and Master Plan Supervisor (14160, Grade 32)
Description
Are you a motivated leader in the environmental industry with a desire to impact future generations? If so, the Environment and Climate Division at The Montgomery County Planning Department is where you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and innovative Climate and Master Plan Supervisor . The ideal candidate must havestrong interpersonal skills, expert knowledge in environmental master planning and climate issues, and the ability to successfully lead a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to have an impact on the environmental health and climate resilience of the county.
The selected candidate is expected to have significant experience in environmental planning, forest conservation, and climate resilience; the ability to cultivate and nurture a cohesive team; the ability to lead difficult and complex projects; a skillful technique to communicate with internal staff, community members, and elected officials; and the ability to develop a vision with the team and implement it. The candidate must also be creative in integrating best environmental practices while analyzing extensive local environmental data and information. The Supervisor will present to the Montgomery County Planning Board, Montgomery County Council, and the community using strong public speaking skills.
Examples of Important Duties
Classification/Specification: Planning Supervisor
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
About Us
Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people in Montgomery County. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications covering a range of natural and built environments from 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 salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).
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.
Are you a motivated leader in the environmental industry with a desire to impact future generations? If so, the Environment and Climate Division at The Montgomery County Planning Department is where you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and innovative Climate and Master Plan Supervisor . The ideal candidate must havestrong interpersonal skills, expert knowledge in environmental master planning and climate issues, and the ability to successfully lead a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to have an impact on the environmental health and climate resilience of the county.
The selected candidate is expected to have significant experience in environmental planning, forest conservation, and climate resilience; the ability to cultivate and nurture a cohesive team; the ability to lead difficult and complex projects; a skillful technique to communicate with internal staff, community members, and elected officials; and the ability to develop a vision with the team and implement it. The candidate must also be creative in integrating best environmental practices while analyzing extensive local environmental data and information. The Supervisor will present to the Montgomery County Planning Board, Montgomery County Council, and the community using strong public speaking skills.
Examples of Important Duties
- Supervise the Climate and Master Plan team of the Environment and Climate Division; keep staff informed of Commission policies and procedures; establish work program goals and objectives; set work standards; and train staff on all applicable areas. Plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of the Environment and Climate Division Master Plan Team.
- Coordinate with other Master Plan Supervisors and develop a tracking system to ensure milestones are hit in a timely manner and coordination occurs across disciplines to achieve environmental goals. Utilize creative approaches to integrate environmental goals in every aspect of a plan while achieving all department goals.
- Utilize a data centric approach to climate and the environment. Oversee environmental studies performed by staff and consultants, collection of data, and implementation of data through GIS and in plan recommendations. Develop an on-call bench of consultants for these projects.
- Oversee the development of Environmental master plans with supporting data and graphics, including Climate Resilience Plan, Water Resources Plan, Green Infrastructure Plan and guidelines such as Environmental Guidelines, Trees Technical Manual, and Green Streets Guidelines.
- Oversee all climate related work including climate assessments, development and use of the Quant tool, Climate Action Plan related tasks and implementation items, urban heat studies, floodplain management studies, resiliency hub planning, carbon sequestration studies, and nature-based solutions.
- Oversee the Planning Department’s actions internally to achieve Climate Action Plan recommendations such as energy use, recycling, composting, waste, and vehicle usage within the Department. Coordinate with Commission wide efforts to achieve a greater impact, develop internal policies, and conduct outreach to Staff including organizing Lunch and Learns and other Commission sustainability events.
- Coordinate and oversee the drafting of the Commission’s Sustainability Plan, including coordination across Commission Departments and presenting the Plan for approval to the Full Commission.
- Coordinate master plan efforts on climate initiatives with MC Parks and the MC Department of Environmental Protection.
- Oversee and conduct informational briefings to the Planning Board and community on climate related issues.
- Organize and represent the Planning Department at local climate and environmental outreach events including Green Fest.
- Develop strong relationships with county residents, environmental activists, and development professionals to ensure equitable participation in environmental plans.
- Supervise the drafting of reports and presentations to the community, Planning Board, and County Council.
- 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.
- Knowledge of basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Expertise in master planning and environmental planning.
- Strong leadership skills including developing and implementing a vision and positive staff development.
- Expert communication, people and organization skills.
Classification/Specification: Planning Supervisor
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
About Us
Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people in Montgomery County. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications covering a range of natural and built environments from 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 salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).
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.