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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Planning and Operations Manager (Planner 5G) grade G29 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About the Position
This is senior management-level, professional, and administrative work directing planning, program development, and cross-divisional coordination within the Office of Highway Maintenance, encompassing oversight of several major operating programs, including snow and ice removal operations, contract development and financial administration, and operational technology systems. This position serves as the principal management-level administrative resource to the Associate Director, providing strategic guidance and coordination across the full scope of OHM operations, including executive reporting, regulatory compliance, and performance analytics. This is an essential position.
About The Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
Preferred Qualifications
Tentative Interview Dates: August 3, 2026 and August 4, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
Job Description
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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Planning and Operations Manager (Planner 5G) grade G29 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About the Position
This is senior management-level, professional, and administrative work directing planning, program development, and cross-divisional coordination within the Office of Highway Maintenance, encompassing oversight of several major operating programs, including snow and ice removal operations, contract development and financial administration, and operational technology systems. This position serves as the principal management-level administrative resource to the Associate Director, providing strategic guidance and coordination across the full scope of OHM operations, including executive reporting, regulatory compliance, and performance analytics. This is an essential position.
About The Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
- Develops programs, proposals, policies, and procedures to achieve Department goals, and provides administrative guidance to staff and supervisory personnel.
- Represents the Associate Director at meetings and operational events, and prepares executive reports, presentations, and decision memoranda.
- Develops annual and seasonal operating plans, and coordinates staffing, equipment, and resource deployment across OHM programs.
- Plans, delegates, monitors, and evaluates the activities and staff of the Administrative Division, including regular staff meetings on assignments, priorities, and policies.
- Prepares and administers the Annual Snow Operations Plan and establishes personnel and equipment schedules and databases for snow/ice removal assignments.
- Develops, processes, and administers snow/ice removal contracts, including contractor activation, deployment, and resolution of contractual issues.
- Conducts equipment and material inventories and prepares purchase requisitions for snow removal supplies, equipment, parts, and provisions.
- Leads operational briefings and planning sessions with District Managers, Supervisors, Clerks, Equipment Operators, and contractors, and distribute route assignments.
- Monitors storm forecasts and makes operational recommendations to the Associate Director before and during storm events.
- Represents the Department at Council of Governments (COG) snow coordination meetings and serves as liaison between OHM and other Department/Agency managers.
- Leads the development, drafting, and administration of operational contracts, managing the full lifecycle from scope development through closeout.
- Manages contract finances, including invoice review, expenditure tracking, cost projections, and reporting of potential overruns to the Associate Director.
- Develops key performance indicators, maintains executive dashboards, and conducts workload and productivity analyses to support leadership decision-making.
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
- Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Economics, Energy Policy, Urban Studies, Housing and Community Development, Public Health or closely related field.
- Four (4) years of responsible professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of operational contracts, including scope development, procurement coordination, performance monitoring, and budget/expenditure tracking.
- Experience leading operations or comparable emergency/seasonal response programs, including staffing plans, route assignments, and contractor coordination.
- Experience developing executive-level reports, performance metrics, or dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and operational planning.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: August 3, 2026 and August 4, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.