Planner

Introduction

\r\nThe Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and�career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our�divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of�a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators�throughout Maryland.\r\n

GRADE

State Salary Grade 16\r\nAnnual Salary Range: $55,975 - $86,450\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 West Baltimore Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland’s Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) is recruiting a data and\r\nplanning professional to support the educational sufficiency and fiscal sustainability to\r\npublic PK-12 school facilities in Maryland by delivering technical assistance to Local\r\nEducation Agencies (LEAs) and providing program support to the IAC.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Planner will support the IAC Planning Group’s work to advise and assist the IAC and\r\nLocal Education Agencies on work related to school facilities portfolio management\r\nincluding demographic analysis, supply and demand management, portfolio optimization,\r\ncapital planning, and facilities management best practices.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Planner will focus on planning support through collaboration with Capital Projects\r\nManagers in reviewing annual LEA Educational Facility Master Plans (EFMP), developing\r\nstandard EFMP content requirements and formats based on industry literature and best\r\npractices, and delivering technical assistance in school facility portfolio and cluster\r\nplanning to LEA planners to better identify, project, and understand demand for school\r\nfacilities prior to project planning. The Planner will also contribute to data development\r\nprojects, such as the IAC’s Facilities Data System, Facility Inventory Database, financial\r\ninformation system, and business management system, as well as student enrollments and\r\npermit/development data with other State agencies and LEAs. The Planner will also\r\ndevelop, implement, and maintain a planning database/geodatabase. Additionally, the\r\nPlanner will provide program support through evaluation of capital construction planning\r\nand funding requests from LEAs.�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school\r\nequivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nEXPERIENCE: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTES:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or\r\nuniversity for each year up to four years of the required experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an\r\naccredited college or university for the required experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited\r\ncollege or university for the required experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a\r\ncommissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules,\r\nregulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit\r\noperations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned\r\nofficer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred\r\nqualification(s):\r\n• Background in public administration, planning, architecture, asset\r\nmanagement, or\r\n• Experience with data analysis and visualization applications/programming\r\nlanguages, or�\r\n• Experience with�desktop�web publishing applications,�project management/project management applications. \r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment -AND- submit their professional resume. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and� mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease do not put 'See Resume' in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the address listed.\r\n\r\n\r\nInquiries can be made to 410-767-0019 TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nProof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n