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Montgomery County Government · 21 hours ago

Urban District Manager (Silver Spring) (Program Manager II, Grade N25)

Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

Montgomery County Government is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Urban District Manager (Program Manager II) to oversee the operations of the Silver Spring central business district. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing community engagement through various projects and services.

GovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Building and maintaining relationships with local businesses, community groups, and County agencies to ensure the district remains vibrant and responsive to stakeholder needs

Overseeing daily operations such as streetscape maintenance, public space improvements, and coordination with public works teams. Experience in urban services, project planning, and logistics is preferred

Leading diverse teams, including the Clean and Safe team (commonly referred to as the "Red Shirts"), with strong personnel management, team coordination, and leadership skills

Maintaining detailed records, managing inspections, and communicating effectively across departments. Strong administrative, documentation, and communication skills are essential

Designing and implementing special projects that enhance the district’s cleanliness, safety, and appeal. Candidates should be skilled in program design, evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration

Managing the budget for all aspects of operations, including preparing reports, projections, analyses, and action plans

Representing the Urban District in internal and external meetings with developers, residents, businesses, and others inquiring about operations

Initiating and directing planning projects and service delivery to ensure expansion aligns with the needs and priorities of the Urban District. Collaborating with business owners, County agencies, and community groups to develop and manage programs that keep the district clean, safe, and welcoming

Managing a leadership team and line staff, including over twenty (20) union-represented employees. This includes maintaining operational systems, protocols, guidelines, policies, and procedures, and revising them as needed to improve efficiency

Managing contracts, including preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), reviewing bids, administering funds, and overseeing contractor performance

Coordinating with private, County, and State stakeholders to align plans, priorities, and resources that impact services to Urban District constituents, including streetscape maintenance and public assistance

Conducting management studies, which may involve organizational analysis, productivity improvements, policy and procedure development, and system design

Repair projects – sidewalks, walk/bike paths, curbs and ramps and light construction

Landscaping management– grounds and tree maintenance

Beautification and Safety services - graffiti abatement, street sweeping, lighting repair

Promotion – community and business outreach, activities, and special events

Coordination of program delivery with several county agencies, local businesses and outside organizations

Qualification

Financial managementHuman resource managementBudget administrationContract administrationUrban services experienceProject planningTeam coordinationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Five (5) years of professional experience related to financial management, human resource management, budget administration or contract administration or working in an urban district or business improvement district environment

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence

Successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Overseeing a diverse staff team with personnel management, team coordination, and leadership experience

Building relationships with local businesses, community groups, and County agencies

Urban services, project planning, and maintenance logistics (streetscape maintenance, public space improvements, and coordinating with public works teams)

Designing and implementing special projects and events that enhance an institution, municipality or public grounds' cleanliness, safety, and appeal

Maintaining detailed records, managing inspections, and communicating effectively across varied stakeholders