Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Resource Manager

Department: Planning & Growth Management

Work Location: La Plata, MD

Salary: $67,515 to $108,431

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Job Description Summary: The Charles County Government is seeking a Resource Manager to perform supervisory infrastructure planning/engineering related to water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste, or transportation for the County. Perform planning and engineering design review, coordination, project management and related project or program supervision. Provide management and review through planning and engineering principles, land use principles, and management for County and development projects. Perform water and sewer infrastructure modeling to evaluate planned public and private improvements, and develop reports based on results. Provide policy development and policy direction to staff. Respond to inquiries from the public, developers, engineers, contractors, and attorneys regarding County initiatives, as well as project issues and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements; represent the county on a regional or state-wide basis. Develop and perform presentations to elected officials regarding infrastructure planning and management. Manage, coordinate and direct local appointed boards and commissions.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or Public Policy (a Master’s Degree in these disciplines may substitute 4 years experience) and five years progressively responsible professional infrastructure planning or civil engineering experience or equivalent; supervisory skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and a valid driver's license required. Registration as a Maryland Professional Engineer (P.E.), or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) required, or eight years additional progressively responsible planning or engineering experience. Salary Range: $67,515 to $108,431. Starting salary based on qualifications.

Charles County offers excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave and health care programs. Applicants must submit a completed Charles County Government employment application and resume to be considered for this position. 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. Position is open until filled; for best consideration apply by July 6, 2009.

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Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Department: Fiscal and Administrative Services

Work Location: La Plata, MD

Salary: $42,385 to $55,304 based on qualifications

Closing Date: 2009-07-03

Job Description Summary: Perform technical procurement and related work for the central purchasing department. Evaluate requisitions, procure materials, equipment and services from vendors/contractors at the lowest evaluated cost, develop specifications for informal bids, prepare requests for quotations and Blanket Purchase Order Agreements, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, expedite orders, schedule deliveries and correct delivery issues, and manage/maintain Purchase Order System. Execute a wide variety of standard and nonstandard purchases in accordance with established policies and procedures. Associate of Arts Degree in Business or related field and one year of technical purchasing experience or equivalent, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required. Experience with New World System’s financial software preferred. 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.

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Job Title: Administrative Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: La Plata, MD

Salary: Up to $14.55 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Job Description Summary: Perform a variety of clerical, receptionist, and filing duties relative to the operation of the Department of Human Resources. Compose correspondence and reports in response to inquiries; receive and assist visitors and callers to the office; answer substantive questions regarding department operations and refer callers or visitors to the appropriate staff. Receive, screen, and route incoming mail. Process information by keying data into computer databases and other computerized record systems; code and verify data; update, edit, and correct data files; produce computer printouts. Create and maintain departmental files; photocopy documents as requested. Serve as backup to other Administrative staff during lunch hours, vacations, etc. Experience working in a Human Resources Department a plus. Requires a high school diploma or GED; two years general office experience; and working knowledge of computer software programs. There are two Part-Time positions available, with no benefits. Salary: Up to $14.55 per hour, depending on qualifications. Closing date: Opened until filled; best consideration date June 30, 2009.

Applicants must submit a completed Charles County Government employment application and resume by the closing date to be considered for this position. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.charlescounty.org. Employment applications are also available at the Charles County Government Building in the Department of Human Resources; at all Charles County Libraries; and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations in Waldorf. Submit application to the Department of Human Resources, Charles County Government Building, P. O. 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 #711. Call our job hotline on Mondays for an updated listing of job opportunities 301-645-0600.

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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.