Job Description

Posting number: 13628

Department: MC Planning

Job classification: Cultural Resources Planning Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Community Services, Planning and Development, Parks, Community Development, Project Management, Geographic Information Systems

Summary

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The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a highly experienced preservation professional to supervise and lead the Department's Historic Preservation Regulatory Section. This position will serve under the Division Chief for Historic Preservation and will be primarily responsible for supervising the Regulatory Team and providing strategic direction for the Master Planning Team. The Cultural Resources Supervisor must have proven experience in historic preservation, history, architectural history, technical rehabilitation issues, program management and administration, and supervision of staff. In addition, very strong communication skills are essential – including writing and speaking in public. Montgomery County has a mature and vigorous historic preservation program, which is over 45 years old. The County has more than 25 locally-designated historic districts and over 400 individually-designated landmark sites. The Historic Preservation Division provides technical expertise and planning support to the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Montgomery County Planning Board on a range of issues that include local designation of historic sites and districts, review of applications for alterations to designated properties, administration of a county Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit Program, and a variety of education and outreach activities

Examples of duties

• Supervises and leads the Regulatory Team within the Historic Preservation Division; plans, assigns, and monitors staff work, ensuring performance standards and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with historic preservation regulations and oversees enforcement activities, coordinating with partner agencies (e.g., DPS, DHCA, County Attorney) and ensuring proper procedures, required findings, and public notice.
• Prepares and reviews regulatory case opinions under the Board’s authority and coordinates submission for Legal review.
• Develops and maintains legislative and detailed milestone schedules for upcoming deadlines and requirements.
• Provides project management and coordination for the Master Planning Team within the division, as directed.
• Provides technical expertise to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board, and County Council, and oversees core preservation programs, including the Master Plan for Historic Preservation, Locational Atlas & Index of Historic Sites, design review, tax credit, and easement programs.
• Develops policies, procedures, and planning methodologies; contributes to staff training, performance management, hiring recommendations, and annual budget and work program development.
• Leads complex planning studies and policy initiatives; prepares reports and works with senior officials to address high-level public policy issues and advance planning objectives.
• Represents and defends preservation programs and regulatory decisions before boards, courts, and public bodies; responds to complex stakeholder inquiries and builds partnerships across government and external organizations.
• Serves as Acting Division Chief in the Division Chief’s absence, representing the division and exercising delegated authority as needed.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, Architecture, Urban Planning or any related field.
2. Six (6) years of progressively responsible historic preservation, historic research and writing, museum management, cultural resource management, archaeology or closely related experience that includes supervisory or project leadership and coordination experience.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years.
4. Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following qualifications are a plus:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• ArcGIS
• Sketch-Up
• Adobe Suite

Supplemental information

Class/Specification: Cultural Resources Planning Supervisor

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

About Us

Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.

The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in one of the first LEED Platinum-certified government-owned office buildings in Maryland.

The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).

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.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411

(Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.