Job Description

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency providing land use planning; stewardship of natural, cultural, and historic resources; and delivery of recreation programs to the communities it serves. The agency operates in the Montgomery and Prince George\'s County Regions. Additional information on the agency can be found at mncppc.org.

The agency is seeking an experienced, motivated Senior Policy Analyst to join its Policy and Archives Office within the Corporate Policy and Management Operations Division. This position will be responsible for conducting business process analysis, best practices research, and policy writing to help the office in its mission to promote effective organizational operations, fair employment standards, and public accountability.

The ideal candidate will possess the following technical competencies/skills:

• Exceptional technical writing and analytical skills with acute attention to detail.
• Strong policy-writing skills and background, particularly in employment regulations.
• Proven research skills to stay up to date on best practices and regulations.
• Demonstrated project management ability to ensure work is planned to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to identify critical priorities and adapt to evolving organizational needs.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not to re-apply.

Examples of Important Duties

Key responsibilities are:

• Performing complex research on diverse agency-wide issues such as corporate governance, employment, safety, ethics, finance, internal controls, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating and analyzing the implementation and impact of current corporate policies and standards (Merit System Rules and Regulations, Practices, Procedures, and Notices), as well as, programs.
• Proactively identifying concerns impacting the entire agency that require new or updated guidance, to ensure efficient operations, promote public accountability, support organizational needs, reflect best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and facilitating work groups with subject matter experts and all levels of management to review and reach consensus on complex issues and improvements to business processes.
• Developing and advising management on well-reasoned recommendations to improve or implement corporate policies and program through broad and relevant research.
• Presenting formal well-written policy proposals and providing comprehensive information for reviewers to easily understand the subject matter, action items, and background supporting proposals.
• Developing timelines and project plans to ensure project completion within established timeframes.
• Effectively communicating revised or newly adopted policies/programs through various media to ensure understanding and application.
• Developing briefings and partnering with subject matter experts to conduct effective employee training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or four years of experience in business or public administration; analytical work in management analysis; and
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in management analysis; or related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. A master\'s degree may substitute for two of the five years of experience in #2.

Supplemental Information

This position will require travel to local facilities for meetings and presentations as needed. Late evenings/weekend work may be needed to meet deadlines. Sound judgment in determining when extra efforts are needed is essential to success in this role.

A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hiring.

Persons hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).

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.

Please include a sample of a policy that you developed when you apply (preferably, this will be an organizational policy).

Sample Policies for Review:
Organization and Functions of the Audit Committee:

Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Policy and Procedures Manual

Classification Specification: Corporate Management Analyst III (1145)

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TERM CONTRACT 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 Term Contract employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

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. All Term Contract employees are eligible for coverage under the following M-NCPPC\'s benefits package.

Retirement Program

• Deferred Compensation IRC 457 plan (MissionSquare)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs

Health Insurance Plans (Employee Pays 35%: Commission Pays 65%)

• Medical

• Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
• UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution is $2,850
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution is $5,000

Leave Programs

• Accrued Leave: 75 hours (based upon worked hours)
• Holidays: 10 days per year

• 7.5 days if you are scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week
• 5.0 days if you are scheduled to work less than 37.5 hours per week

Other Benefits

• Credit Union

For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission