Assistant Capital Improvement Program Manager (10627, Grade 26)
Apply NowCompany: Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Description:
Salary: $68,912.00 - $122,285.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10627
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Go to our website to learn more about the work of the Parks Department:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. As a part of that Bi-County Commission, the Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of over 850 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 419 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more:
This person will work directly with the CIP Manager and staff within PDD's Design, Engineering, Architecture, Construction, and Procurement Units. However, due to the comprehensive nature of the CIP, the incumbent will also interface with staff in all divisions of Montgomery Parks, central staff at M-NCPPC, Montgomery County's Office of Management and Budget and the State of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. The primary duty of this position is to assist with the development, execution, and monitoring of the six-year CIP. Responsibilities include administrative and technical support for the CIP and management of Program Open Space (POS) grants in Montgomery County. This position requires advanced skills in Excel, an understanding of systems for financial tracking and asset management and the ability to master web-based financial and reporting programs. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced worker who is proactive, adaptable, requires minimal supervision, and can provide accurate information and analyses with a quick turnaround.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Analysis
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
Supplemental Information
Administrative Specialist III
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
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.
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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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When deciding how to organize your work, how do you assess what tasks need to be given priorityin order to meet deadlines and provide timely information?
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Describe a time when you had to synthesize financial data for presentation to non-financialdecision-makers.
Required Question
Location : Wheaton, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10627
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
- Do you have a passion for serving the public?
- Are you highly organized with a keen eye for detail?
- Do you enjoy collaborating across teams to achieve a common goal?
Go to our website to learn more about the work of the Parks Department:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. As a part of that Bi-County Commission, the Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of over 850 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 419 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more:
This person will work directly with the CIP Manager and staff within PDD's Design, Engineering, Architecture, Construction, and Procurement Units. However, due to the comprehensive nature of the CIP, the incumbent will also interface with staff in all divisions of Montgomery Parks, central staff at M-NCPPC, Montgomery County's Office of Management and Budget and the State of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. The primary duty of this position is to assist with the development, execution, and monitoring of the six-year CIP. Responsibilities include administrative and technical support for the CIP and management of Program Open Space (POS) grants in Montgomery County. This position requires advanced skills in Excel, an understanding of systems for financial tracking and asset management and the ability to master web-based financial and reporting programs. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced worker who is proactive, adaptable, requires minimal supervision, and can provide accurate information and analyses with a quick turnaround.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Analysis
- Analyze revenues and expenditures, program requirements, staff recommendations, and management directives to develop budget requests with justification documentation.
- Prepare various scenarios for various programs and funding sources for CIP budget development.
- Reconcile expenditure schedules, funding sources, appropriations, and previous fiscal year closeouts to ensure accuracy on Project Description Forms.
- Assist CIP Manager with preparation of analyses, recommendations, and staff reports/presentations to the Planning Board and to County Council staff.
- Develop annual strategy for staff chargebacks to meet Operating Budget targets, including tracking execution and adjustments throughout the fiscal year.
- Query, organize, and present data from the Commission's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for a variety of reporting and analysis purposes. Organize financial data in clear efficient ways for use by staff and leadership.
- Provide technical assistance to division staff on ERP functions as they relate to the CIP. - Monitor and report quarterly on the implementation rate of appropriated funds by project and overall.
- Maintain and extract data and reports from the Department's project tracking database.
- Work with County OMB staff to update County's CIP budget system during budget formulation.
- Work with budgeting and accounting staff to reconcile capital budgeting and accounting activities in support of County billing reports, and Commission financial tracking.
- Train and assist project managers, construction managers, and other Department staff to run budget reports, and track remaining budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures.
- Maintain positive and close working relationships with the PDD Management team, Project/Construction Managers, and other Department staff involved in capital projects throughout the park system.
- Prepare and process fund transfers, amendments, and supplemental appropriations for CIP projects and ensure that appropriate records are updated to reflect modifications.
- Prepare Montgomery County's annual Program Open Space Annual Program for submission to the State of Maryland, including coordination with 19 County municipalities for grant applications, allocations, and project planning.
- All applicants should have strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, and experience with databases and database reports. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in preparing capital budgets and working with systems for enterprise resource planning and asset management. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this position, as is the ability to work well under tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills are highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
Supplemental Information
Administrative Specialist III
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
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.
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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
01
When deciding how to organize your work, how do you assess what tasks need to be given priorityin order to meet deadlines and provide timely information?
02
Describe a time when you had to synthesize financial data for presentation to non-financialdecision-makers.
Required Question