Montgomery County
Department of Transportation
Rockville, Maryland

$73,811 - $133,992

This position provides overall coordination and program management for the advancement of the Countywide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan that is a strategic mission critical function. 

Duties include:

1)     Coordinate with County Departments, state and local transportation agencies, consultants, developers and community on matters related to the planning and design of the network of BRT corridors.

2)     Research, plan and make recommendations to the Department Director and Deputy Directors, County Executive, Chief Administrative Officer, County Council, Planning Board, and other appropriate government agencies of any action needed to expedite the planning and design of the network of BRT corridors.  Then, present and defend the soundness of those recommendations.

3)     Serve as primary technical expert and point of public contact regarding the advancement of the BRT corridors.

4)     Direct the technical engineering and organizational studies related to the implementation of the BRT corridors.

5)     Brief the Executive and Council about any actions needed to facilitate the implementation of the BRT corridors; including: schedules, financial resources, identification of major constraints and recommendations to resolve the same. 

6)     Develop policies and direct the planning, establishment of organizational structure, implementation responsibility, allocation of major resources, and resolution of technical problems both inside and outside of the organization. 

7)     Coordinate and develop agreements with State and Municipal agencies for operations and maintenance responsibilities of the BRT system 

8)     Ensure coordination with other departmental activities and establish a mechanism to resolve internal conflicts.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the planning, design and implementation associated with major transportation projects, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).

To view the job posting and submit an application, please visit Montgomery County Government’s Career website at: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr/staffing/careers.html and click on Search Jobs.  You will find the job posting under the Managerial Executive job category – IRC10635 (Closing Date 4/7/13). EOE: M/F/D

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Community Outreach Coordinator (Bilingual)

Agency: Metropolitan Police Department, Patrol Services
and School Security Bureau, Special Liaison Unit (Job ID: 21518)
Number of Vacancies: One (1) • Open to the General Public
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: CS-0301-11 • Salary Range: $54,633 - $70,437
Opening date: January 10, 2013 • Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Brief Description of Duties: Responsible for providing community services and translation of information and documents from English to Chinese. Promotes positive relationships between the officers of the Metropolitan Police Department and the members of the Chinese community by arranging community-related projects for the officers to leave position impacts; develops a comprehensive and collaborative approach to problem solving work; identifies assess, and map neighborhood assets, crime patterns and trends, indicators of community health that support final analysis of the community's overall condition; develops flyers, government services contacts, database of community contacts, assist with press releases and success stories that strengthen community relations and allows for ongoing correspondence; assists Chinese residents and business owners by interpreting documents and information concerning public safety; issues Business Emergency Notification Cards to Chinese community business owners and explain how to utilize various public safety services; advises and encourage youth and adults to utilize a variety of public safety and other District community services, recreational activities, health care, domestic violence, counseling, drug intervention programs, etc. ; receives complaints from the Chinese community, via telephone and in person visits; identifies the nature of the issue(s) and either personally resolves or forwards to the appropriate person; and assists detectives and officers by translating information to Chinese to complainants, suspects and/or witnesses; serves as the Department's liaison to the Office of Asian and Pacific Islanders Affairs and assist in coordinating efforts between Metropolitan Police Department, Federal agencies and local jurisdictions.

Qualifications Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Must be bilingual in the English and Chinese languages to sufficiently translate information orally and in writing. : Skilled in communicating and interacting with Asian/Chinese groups, community and civic organizations, federal and state governments.

How to Apply: All applicants including Department employees and other DC government employees must submit the District of Columbia Application (DC-2000). Metropolitan Police Department, Human Resource Management Division, 300 Indiana Avenue, Room 6061, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The full version of the vacancy announcement can be found at: www.dchr.dc.gov . All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to Ms. Marie A. Dawkins, Human Resource Management Division at (202) 727-4261.

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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OUTREACH WORKER
FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Position available as an Outreach Worker for the Tuberculosis Control Program at the Fairfax County Health Department, Springfield. For more information, please use this link: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/elt/elt-socialwork.htm