Policy and Implementation Manager - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Administrative Office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Division Overview

The mission of the BCSTAT team is to lead the creation of a more transparent, open, and accountable Baltimore County government and implement programmatic and policy initiatives to support innovative, connected, and responsive governing.

BCSTAT lead efforts to modernize government operations by overseeing program reviews of department functions, supporting the development of departmental strategic plans, identifying recommendations to improve County operations and partnering with departments to implement solutions.

Position Overview

The Baltimore County Policy and Implementation Manager would work with the Chief of Policy and Implementation and Chief Data and Performance Officer to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and programs to carry out the Administration’s priority initiatives.

The Policy and Implementation Manager will work under the direction of the Baltimore County Chief of Policy and Implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Chief of Policy and Implementation as a part of the BCSTAT team with developing department STAT analyses and presentations.
• STAT project development and management; and other initiatives as needed.
• Work with the BCSTAT team in implementing and managing various projects that result from discussions during the STAT process or at the request of Administrative Office/departments.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that projects continue to progress and hurdles are overcome, including project management, budget, and compliance issues.
• Support BCSTAT team and Departmental staff in the development of long-term program evaluations
• Conduct policy research and analysis, collecting and consolidating relevant data and information to support priority initiatives and other strategies.
• Outreach to and develop relationships with academic institutions, peer jurisdictions, Federal agencies, nonprofit institutions, and think tanks to facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices.

• Continuously survey the nation and region for best practices and benchmarking in areas including public policy, statistics, data science, local government administration, performance management, and budget/finance.
• Outreach to advocates and stakeholders, particularly in the academic and nonprofit sectors.
• Support the Chief of Policy & Implementation in working with staff, including BCSTAT Policy analysts, fellows, and interns, to support BCSTAT in cross-departmental initiatives and STAT planning.
• Assist with coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, including projects involving public health and safety, infrastructure, social services, sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, and IT infrastructure
• Support the Chief of Policy and Implementation and Chief Data and Performance Officer in identifying cross-departmental policy and programmatic opportunities to advance County Executive priorities.

• Program evaluation best practices
• Federal, state and/or local policy
• Program development and implementation.
• Project Management

Ability to: Organize work projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; set work priorities within broad guidelines and objectives; complete short and long range objectives without close supervision; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain confidentiality of sensitive subject matter; prepare written reports requiring the exercise of sound judgment; exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job assignments; anticipate and respond to issues on a proactive basis; exhibit attention to detail; work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Skill in: Verbal and written communication; policy and legal research; policy development and implementation networking; project management; preparing reports, recommendation memos and visual presentations; collaborating with other agencies and coordinating services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Public Policy or Public Administration. Master’s candidates preferred, and law students or law school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Policy and Implementation Manager - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.