Principal Planner

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

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Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Facilities Management & Development (OFMD)
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Office of Facilities Management and Development (OFMD) with expertise and assistance in the planning and coordination of large-scale multi-year projects.

This position will be responsible for the management of the Department of Health (MDH) capital and operating construction maintenance and system service projects; management of the real property portfolio including overseeing relocation efforts; and planning initiatives insupport of the implementation of the Department of Health (MDH) agency initiatives and in support of the implementation of the MDH Facilities Master Plan.

Project management requires oversight and responsibility for projects from initiation through completion. These dutiesinclude but are not limited to:
  • Developing coordinating directing and managing professional planning activities;
  • Managing procurements review of change orders invoices and budgets through all phases of a project;
  • Coordination with State agencies;
  • Directing and managing the work of consultants and vendors including planning design and construction teams;
  • Managing the work of other project managers and consultants;
  • Directing community development climate implementation and transportation planning on behalf of the Department;
  • Directing and coordinating the activities and establishing project goals and objectives on behalf of the Department for Agency programs;
  • Approving scopes research statistical methods and field work activities to be undertaken in connection with planning projects;
  • Maintaining contact with State federal regional and local officials engaged in the various aspects of planning as well as with representatives of the private sector having similar responsibilities or interests;
  • Participating in the negotiation of agreements or contracts;
  • Creating and presenting presentations on plans proposals and activities before MDH executive offices and various agencies and organizations;
  • Supervising vendors and other offices within the Department engaged in complex planning projects and programs;
  • Improving efficiencies in operations; and
  • Performing other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience working in construction management (to include managing large complex building projects).
  • Experience working in healthcare facility planning or clinical planning.
  • Project management experience including managing multiple competing demands and working with limited supervision.
  • Experience developing/managing the development of building programs.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with the DGS Procurement Process
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with DGS Professional Services Procedures and DGS Procurement Processes for Construction Services and Construction Administration.
  • Experience developing budgets.
  • Experience managing consultants including the management of healthcare planners architects MEPS engineers building performance designers and other vendors.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


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GRADE 21 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Office of Facilities Management & Development (OFMD)201 W. Preston StreetBaltimore MD 21201Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Office of Facilities ...
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