Salary: $125,525.00 – $213,394.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00153
Job Classification: Transportation Services
Opening Date: 06/20/2023
Job Description
Qualified candidates are asked to apply by July 19, 2023.
Montgomery County, located adjacent to Washington, DC, has over 1.05 million residents and is one of Maryland’s most populous and affluent counties. The County is also the most diverse in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse counties in the nation.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) supports travel alternatives, improving safety, and embracing cutting-edge solutions. The implementation of Capital Bikeshare, traffic signal modernization, smart parking meters, and the ongoing Vision Zero initiatives are just a few of their diverse projects and programs. MCDOT continues to plan for the future with more jobs, more people, and more options through transformative projects such as the Purple Line light rail and Bus Rapid Transit projects.
Under the executive appointment of the County Executive and reporting to the Department of Transportation Director, the Deputy Director for Transportation Policy is responsible for shaping and implementing a complex transportation network for the County. This is an appointed, non-merit position in the County Government. The position essentially serves as the chief transportation planner, with responsibilities for ensuring the alignment and integration of strategies for transportation, transportation planning, public works, and municipal parking functions.
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The Deputy Director of Transportation Policy directs transportation and infrastructure policies, programs, and strategic investments to ensure they are designed, managed, and operated in accordance with the County’s commitment to increasing economic opportunity, improving public safety, building a more vibrant County, improving outreach to community members and other stakeholders, and strengthening the County’s function.
Key responsibilities include examining issues and problems relating to transportation and developing responsive and fiscally sound policies for the Department’s programs which impact on a variety of public, private, and community interests and operations. The work involves the planning, development, and implementation of County Government transportation programs which are essential to the County Government’s mission and affects large numbers of people throughout the County.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary is highly competitive and up to $213,394 depending upon the background and qualifications of the successful candidate. Montgomery County has an exceptional compensation package including pay for performance, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending account, defined contribution retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, vacation, sick leave, wellness program, and other highly competitive benefits. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable. The working conditions are outstanding, and the locale is ideal.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, engineering, transportation, architecture, urban planning, or a closely related field, and a minimum of ten years’ experience in transportation or public works administration, public sector management, or a closely related field. A minimum of five years’ experience in an executive level and/or leadership is required. Experience must include working with internal shareholders including other departments and collective bargaining units. Additional experience must include government, finance, and operations. A Master’s degree in transportation, urban planning, public policy, or a similar field is preferred, as is licensure by the State of Maryland as a Professional Engineer.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than July 19, 2023.
Candidate names will remain confidential until a finalist is selected and the County Executive sends the nomination to the County Council. The hired candidate will be subject to a medical exam and a background check with prior permission. For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or by calling 703-923-8214.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate degree
02
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
- Municipal Government
- County Government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- United States Armed Forces
- Private Sector
- Other
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in transportation or public works administration, public sector management, or a closely related field?
- 0 – 2 Years
- 3 – 4 Years
- 5 – 6 Years
- 7 – 9 Years
- 10+ Years
04
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in an EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT-LEVEL role?
- 0 – 2 Years
- 3 – 4 Years
- 5 – 6 Years
- 7 – 9 Years
- 10+ Years
05
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
- Under 50,000 Residents
- 50,001 – 100,000
- 100,001 – 300,000
- Over 300,000 Residents
- N/A
06
Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?
- Yes
- No
07
Please enter any certifications you currently possess that are applicable to this position.
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