Job Title: Director of Economic Development
Department: Economic Development
Work Location: La Plata, MD
Salary: Starting Salary Range: $116,796 to $144,134
Closing Date: 2008-05-23
Job Description
Summary: Oversee and manage the County Economic Development Department, staff of seven professionals, programs, partnerships, client relationships. The Economic Development Department has an annual budget of $1.3 million, and includes the Tourism program, which manages regional and national marketing efforts and development of new tourism amenities, such as a local minor league baseball stadium and resort hotel. The Director of Economic Development will focus on existing business retention, military base modernization, technology park development, new business recruitment and location packaging, and community development, including infrastructure projects, waterfront developments, and enhanced permitting processing. Requires knowledge of the economic potential of Charles County and the County's development goals; knowledge of funding sources and their interests and limitations. Requires ability to expedite governmental processes and funding source consideration in support of new or expanded business ventures and the ability to represent the County effectively. Requires Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or Real Estate with four years of work experience or Bachelor's degree in related field with seven years of work experience.Some travel required.
This position includes the use of a County-owned vehicle. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of prior eligible Maryland State and local government service in other defined benefit pension plans. For best consideration, apply by May 23. Apply online or submit application to the Human Resources Department, Charles County Government Building, P. O. Box 2150, La Plata, MD 20646. Prior candidates need not re-apply. Equal Opportunity Employer; minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Job Title: Planning Director
Department: Planning & Growth Management
Work Location: La Plata, MD
Salary: $76,367-$123,186 based on qualifications
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Description Summary: Charles County Government located in Southern Maryland (population 145,000), 71 miles south of Baltimore,32 miles southeast of Wash., D.C., seeks applicants for a Planning Director. Charles County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Washington Metropolitan Area with a total operating and capital annual budget of $519 Million with 700 full time employees. The Planning Director will manage the Planning Division, serve as a Division Chief in the County’s Department of Planning & Growth Management and will manage and direct the county’s land use planning and related issues. Position provides advice to the Board of County Commissioners, Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission on planning/zoning issues. Individual will assist in decision making process; provide leadership and direction for planning, zoning and code enforcement activities for local County government; manage review of all development-related proposals for conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Critical Areas, Forest Conservation and Historic Preservation regulations. Interpret, administer and negotiate issues related to comprehensive planning, facilities planning and environmental regulations and policy. Will serve on various committees and represent the County Commissioners in presentations. Charles County Government is implementing plans and policies that will focus future growth in the Waldorf Development District, favor future passenger rail transit and mixed-use, transit-oriented development, and protect rural areas of the County from sprawl development. Minimum qualifications:Master’s Degree in Planning and six years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of land use planning required. Position is open until filled; for best consideration apply by February 29, 2008. Prior applicants need not re-apply.
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Job Title: Engineer IV
Department: Planning & Growth Management
Work Location: La Plata, MD
Salary: $65,191 to $85,248
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Description Summary: The Charles County Government Planning & Growth Management Department is seeking Engineers to provide program management, policy development, and policy direction to staff. Responsible for the supervision of administrative and engineering staff, management of specialized engineering and construction projects in an assigned functional area including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, roads, water, sewer, and solid waste. Develop and interpret engineering design and construction policies, develop and manage project budget, respond to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, landowners, and attorneys; represent the county and make presentations before the County Commissioners and the public. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Master’s Degree in a related field (may substitute 4 years experience) and five years progressively responsible engineering experience or equivalent, ability to communicate effectively, and a valid driver's license required. Registration as a Maryland Professional Engineer (P.E.) required, or eight years additional engineering experience. Starting salary based on experience and qualifications. Positions are open until filled; date to apply for best consideration has been extended to May 9, 2008. Charles County offers excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave and health care programs. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of eligible prior Maryland State and local government service in other defined benefit pension plans. Apply on line at www.charlescounty.org, or submit application and resume to the Human Resources Department, Charles County Government Building, P. O. Box 2150, La Plata, MD 20646.
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Job Title: Engineer III
Department: Planning & Growth Management
Work Location: La Plata, MD
Salary: $60,231 to $78,801
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Description Summary: The Charles County Government Planning & Growth Management Department is seeking Engineers to perform professional civil engineering work involving the application of civil engineering principles and concepts to infrastructure projects. Supervise specialized engineering work in an assigned project or major functional area including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, roads, water and sewer engineering, with emphasis being in road discipline. Review and evaluate projects for conformance with engineering regulations, development & subdivision requirements, standard specifications and standard details. Develop, review and evaluate studies, reports and recommendations. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and five years related engineering experience, Engineer In Training Certification (EIT) or four years additional engineering experience, and a valid driver’s license required. Starting salary based on experience and qualifications. Positions are open until filled; date to apply for best consideration has been extended to May 9, 2008. Charles County offers excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave and health care programs. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of eligible prior Maryland State and local government service in other defined benefit pension plans. Apply on line at www.charlescounty.org, or submit application and resume to the Human Resources Department, Charles County Government Building, P. O. Box 2150, La Plata, MD 20646.
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Job Title: Contract Inspectors
Department: Planning & Growth Management
Work Location: La Plata, MD
Salary: $25.44 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Description
Summary: Performing inspections for compliance with local County ordinances and regulations, and State specifications, with emphasis on Grading, Roads, Storm Drainage, Stormwater, Sediment & Erosion Control, Water & Sewer construction. Personal vehicle required for transportation to projects. Mileage paid at $0.505/mile. Valid driver’s license required. Independent Contractor position (no regular County employee status), no benefits, 37.5 hrs. average work week. Federal Employee Identification Number (EIN), Worker's Compensation Insurance, and Liability Insurance required. Hourly Rate: $25.44. Position is open until filled; for best consideration apply by 03/14/08.
Applicants may use a standard Charles County Government employment application and submit by 03/14/08, which may also include attached resumes (optional). Applications are available at www.charlescounty.org, at the Charles County Govt. Bldg. in the Department of Human Resources, La Plata, Md., at all Charles County Public Libraries, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations in Waldorf. Submit applications to the Development Services Division, Department of Planning & Growth Management, Charles County Government Building, P.O. Box 2150, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Applicants with special needs, please contact the Human Resource voice phone number 301-645-0585 or Md. Relay Service TDD 1-800-735-2258
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Part-time employment opportunities are also available at Charles County Government's Department of Community Services. These part-time positions do not offer county benefits.
Charles County Government is striving to become a customer-driven organization. We desire to create a challenging and personally rewarding environment in which employees are encouraged to take risks and empowered to respond to the needs of our customers.
Charles County offers excellent benefits, generous leave programs, and year-round full time employment. Applicants must complete a Charles County Government employment application by the closing date to be considered for this position. Employment applications are available at the Charles County Government Building in the Department of Human Resources, La Plata, Md., at all Charles County Libraries, and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations in Waldorf, Maryland. Submit applications to the Department of Human Resources, Charles County Government Building, Post Office Box 2150, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Applicants with special needs, please contact the Department of Human Resources voice phone number 301-645-0585 or Md. Relay Service TDD 1-800-735-2258. Call our job hotline on Mondays for an updated listing of job opportunities 301-645-0600.
