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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George’s County
Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Legislative Analyst (Compliance Specialist 4G), G27 position, in the
Office of the Director.
About The Position
This is high- level professional, administrative and supervisory staff work with primary responsibility for developing and managing complex policy and legislative assignments. Duties will also include assisting the Director and Deputy Directors with developing and executing legislative strategy, monitoring and analyzing federal, state and local legislation, policy administration, information requests, and program/project analysis. The incumbent of this position will develop, advise upon and implement planned and systematic processes which support the Director in achieving the mission and setting goals relative to the services of the Department of Public Works and Transportation. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Director, DPW&T while working closely with executive leadership to administer the duties of this position.
About The Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work
- Assists the Deputy Director in coordinating, responding to and advising on legislative initiative established by the Department or which affect the Department.
- Develop, coordinate and execute legislative strategy in alignment with the Department’s mission and priorities.
- Prepares and administers briefings on legislative initiative as requested and ensure leadership remains informed about any associated legislative deadlines.
- Prepares timelines for internal review, discussion and submission. Consolidates and edits legislative responses, ensuring that they are complete and formatted appropriately.
- Serve as primary liaison to the Office of the County Executive and related governmental affairs partners on legislative matters.
- Ensures legislative response packages are submitted through the relative chain of commands within DPW&T for review and concurrence, forwarding to the Council Liaison or their designee as required.
- Drafts position statements, as requested by the Office of the County Executive, for agency leadership review, and forwards /coordinates with the Council Liaison or their designee.
- Coordinates preparation of testimony, talking points and briefing materials for executive leadership.
- Tracks, review and analyze proposed federal, state and local legislation for potential impacts.
- Performs special projects and policy analysis as assigned by the Deputy Director in support of the Department’s mission, goals and strategic plans.
- Reviews various Departmental policy, as requested, and assesses the scope, content and narrative application of procedures implied or specifically written to ensure consistency and compliance with County Laws and Administrative Procedures.
- Assist with providing technical assistance and research into subjects that affect the Department’s policies and procedures and advises on appropriate courses of application, to include editing and amending as necessary for policy sufficiency.
- Serves as the Policy Liaison for the Department and represents DPW&T to Federal, State and local area governmental agencies whose policies, laws, regulations and guidance impact upon the Department’s operations, activities, projects and programs.
- Liaises with County and other jurisdictional entities as required or assigned, to discuss and collaborate on policy initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science, mathematics, business or public administration or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years experience in managing product or service testing, monitoring service levels, inspections, benchmarking, creating metrics, evaluations, IV&V, quality reports, auditing, assessments, quality control activities, interfacing with configuration management, release management, troubleshooting, problem resolution, data or information analysis, in which at least one (1) year must have involved lead/supervisory duties.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
There is no equivalency for lead/supervisory experience.
- 5-7 years of experience with state governmental operations.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local legislation.
- Extensive knowledge analyzing federal, state and local legislation.
- Extensive knowledge developing and executing legislative strategy.
- Thorough knowledge of policy creation and enforcement.
- Knowledge of the policies, practices, methods, objectives, and goals of the department.
- Knowledge and use of the English language with proper structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to demonstrate methodical planning skills, think analytically with keen attention to detail, apply proven. problem-solving skills, and to exemplify diplomacy and strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to provide expert advisory and guidance to executive staff on legislative initiatives.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in a variety of work situations.
- Ability to research various topics and compile facts and data accurately.
- Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 300, Largo, Maryland 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- 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, if applicable.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- Some high school, but did not graduate
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Some college, but no degree completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate/PHD/JD
- Other
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If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
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Which best describes your field of study?
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Business or Public Administration
- Closely Related Field
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If you select "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please indicate your field of study. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below)
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How many years of experience do you have in managing product or service testing, monitoring service levels, conducting inspections, performing benchmarking, developing metrics, completing evaluations, supporting IV&V activities, preparing quality reports, conducting audits and assessments, performing quality control activities, and working with configuration management, release management, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and data or information analysis?
- I do not have experience in this field
- 1-2 Years
- 2-3 Years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 Years
- 5-6 Years
- 6-7 Years
- 7+ Years
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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and lead to your application being disqualified. If you have no experience, please put N/A.
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How many years of experience did you have that involved lead/supervisory duties?
- No Experience
- 6 Months
- 1-2 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 5+ Plus
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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and lead to your application being disqualified. If you have no experience, please put N/A.
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Do you have 5-7 years of experience working with state governmental operations?
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Do you have thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation?
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Do you have extensive experience analyzing federal, state, and local legislation?
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Do you have experience developing and executing legislative strategy?
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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
