What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project and Policy Advisor position at Frederick County , Inc.?

Salary : $98,312.00 - $157,299.00 Annually

Location : Winchester Hall - Frederick, MD

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : FY25-00585

Department : County Executive Dept

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional position coordinates and oversees policy development, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement for the Frederick County Executive. Supervision is received from Chief of Staff. This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage stakeholder engagement, including ongoing engagement with the County Executive's Transition Team and management of policy workgroups; organize, facilitate, and participate in stakeholder meetings to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration
Maintain and track implementation of the County Executive's strategic priorities and publish updates of the Transition Team Implementation Tracker
Prepare and deliver presentations to the County Executive's senior leadership team, County Council, and external stakeholders
Represent the County at meetings and conferences; provide reports on information and action items discussed
Analyze complex, and controversial issues, initiatives and current County policies; propose initiatives to address emerging issues and initiatives
Lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives; develop project plans including scope, timelines, resources, budgets and deliverables; lead the implementation of projects and track and communicate progress
Provide advice to leadership regarding the impact of existing and proposed policies
Develop and propose new policies; work closely with leadership to implement these policies
Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations to ensure compliance and determine impacts on County services, departmental plans, and policies, and County Executive initiatives; conduct research and analyze best practices and trends; formulate and implement recommendations
Draft policy papers, reports, and other recommendations; prepare detailed reports, briefing notes, and presentations on policy issues; explain policy proposals and implications to varied audiences
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government officials, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities; gather input and feedback on policy matters
Track and assess the effectiveness of implemented policies; recommend adjustments based on findings
Draft correspondence, talking points, and other documents as needed
Work with the County Executive's communications, community outreach, and legislative teams to develop outreach plans
Perform other related duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 4 years of work experience in writing or analyzing public policy

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite

NOTE : A graduate degree in public policy or administration and / or law degree may reduce the work experience requirement

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to reason logically and strategically to analyze and evaluate policy options and related legal considerations

Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings and discussions

Read, interpret and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Build consensus on policy among individuals with different viewpoints

Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw well-informed conclusions

Ability to read and interpret law and guidance documents and apply to local area operation

Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions

Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical and technical data and reports

Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required

Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision

Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality

Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies, officials from federal, state and local government and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR :

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law or related field

Experience working in a government setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and occasionally walk

While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.

Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include) :

An evaluation of training and qualifications

One or more interviews

Retirement Plan :

A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07 / 01 / 2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance :

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance :

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE : Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts :

The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to : deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance :

Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation :

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program :

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program :

This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave

Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows : Years of service days per year

0 - 2 years 11 days

2 - 10 years 17 days

10 years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE : Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays :

The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

Which one of the following items indicates your current level of education?

Less than Bachelor's degree received

Bachelor's degree received

Advanced degree received

Did you earn a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, or a related field?

Which describes your level of proficiency with MS Office Suite software?

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

How many years of work experience in writing or analyzing public policy do you have?

Less than 2 years work experience

2 years work experience

3 years work experience

4 or more years work experience

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment / service and the duties you performed.NOTE : When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

Do you have experience working in a government setting?

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