Planning and Operations Manager

Prince George's County Government • DPW&T - Largo, MD

4d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior