Project Manager - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking to fill a Project Manager vacancy currently in the Metropolitan District Financing & Petitions (Metro Finance) office. Metro Finance is the second largest revenue producer for Baltimore County; this Project Manager would be directly supporting and coordinating special projects for the Director of DPW&T and the Chief of Metro Finance while reporting directly to the Project Coordinator.

The Project Manager will oversee some of the Metropolitan District operational projects. This includes managing health and petition projects and special projects assigned by the Project Coordinator and the Chief of the Metropolitan District. The Project Manager will also assist with inter and intra-departmental business analytics, quality assurance, and process mapping.

Essential Job Duties:

• Facilitates, coordinates, and guides special projects.
• Creates business process maps for documentation and knowledge transfer
• Receives and investigates inquiries from property owners and other customers and assists them with questions and concerns.
• Assists with internal audits and quality assurance.
• Organizes, manages and conducts research into solutions and best practices in order to facilitate decision making for DPW&T Senior Management.
• Conducts fee assessment calculations based on property footage.
• Assists in the development of needs assessments and requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support for projects and programs within DPW&T.
• Assists with defining deliverables, estimates, project scope, and project risks
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Communications or a related field.

Experience
Minimum three years’ experience in project management. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry-level):

• Knowledge of techniques for financial analysis.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication. Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skilled in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Skilled in business analytics, process mapping, and knowledge transfer documentation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases.

• Knowledge of industry practice standards for developing project schedules.
• Knowledge of the role of project management within project lifecycles.
• Knowledge of computer systems and technologies necessary to support DPWT operations.
• Knowledge of the methods used in computing water and sewer service assessments.
• Skilled in delivering customer service-centered project management.
• Skill in collaborating and communicating with stakeholders from all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to assess and report project issues and risks.
• Ability to learn and interpret codes, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to execute, monitor, and control operational projects within established time frames.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior DPW&T management.
• Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within DPW&T.
• Ability to prepare administrative reports and project updates for DPW&T management.

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Incumbents must be of good moral character and emotionally stable.
Work an average scheduled work week of 34 hours, Monday through Friday.
Occasional travel within Baltimore County for work and training

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.