Director of Planning and Growth Management

Best consideration date of October 10, 2024. Open until filled.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Director of Planning and Growth Management to perform executive planning and growth management work in directing the County's planning, codes and permits, inspections and enforcement, infrastructure planning, engineering, and transportation programs.  In addition, the Director will plan, organize and direct the programs and functions directed to managing the County's land use, development, public facility planning, property acquisition, permitting, public transportation, and related areas.  Work is performed under broad administrative direction, with the employee responsible for determining work plans, methods and procedures, and guiding departmental activities to achieve required goals and objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a master's degree in planning, business administration, management, architecture, engineering or related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a senior level position, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. 

Certified AICP, Professional Engineer or any other professional designation related to planning, engineering, management or leadership is preferred.

Charles County Government offers competitive benefits to include:

13 PAID HOLIDAYS 

ANNUAL LEAVE

• Begin employment by accruing 8 hours a month (sliding scale based on hours worked)

SICK LEAVE

• Accrue 7.5 hours a month (sliding scale based on hours worked)

TRANSFER OF SICK LEAVE

• May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) 

• Employees working 1950 hours per year receive 30 hours of PTO
• Employees working 2080 hours per year receive 36 hours of PTO
• Employees working 2184 hours per year receive 36 hours of PTO

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

• Up to 6 weeks of paid leave after birth/adoption of child

HEALTH INSURANCE – County PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)

• Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription & Vision
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription & Vision
• CareFirst Dental
• Delta Dental

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE – Health Reimbursement Arrangement.  New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government (CCG) will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA).  Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. 

PENSION PLAN (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan)
*In order to be eligible for the pension plan, you must work at least 37.5 hours a week.

• County Pension Plan – Non-Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution
• County Pension Plan – Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457(b) Governmental Plan)
*Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

• Mass Mutual
• MetLife
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions

LIFE INSURANCE

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Medical and Dependent Care

THE STANDARD SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME PRODUCTS

• Accident Policy and Critical Illness Policy

LEGAL RESOURCES  

• A prepaid Legal Resource benefit

ONSITE CHILDCARE AT A DISCOUNTED RATE

• Located at the Community Services building (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)

HOUSE KEYS 4 EMPLOYEE PROGRAM - Up to a $7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.  For eligible full-time employees who are first time home buyers.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM