Planning and Operations Manager
Salary
$117,328.00 - $159,237.00 Annually
Location
DPW&T - Largo, MD
Job Type
Probationary FT
Job Number
10706
Department
Public Works & Transportation
Division
Trip Center -Dispatch Unit
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
50069040
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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 Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince Georges County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Planning and Operations Manager (Planner 5G) grade G29 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About the Position
This is senior management-level, professional, and administrative work directing planning, program development, and cross-divisional coordination within the Office of Highway Maintenance, encompassing oversight of several major operating programs, including snow and ice removal operations, contract development and financial administration, and operational technology systems. This position serves as the principal management-level administrative resource to the Associate Director, providing strategic guidance and coordination across the full scope of OHM operations, including executive reporting, regulatory compliance, and performance analytics. This is an essential 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: August 3, 2026 and August 4, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
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 Georges 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 Georges 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:
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
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: 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?
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Which best describes your field of study?
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If you answered, "Other Related Field," or "Other Unrelated Field" for the previous question, please indicate your field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating this does not apply to you.
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How many years of responsible professional planning, program development, and cross-divisional coordination experience do you have overseeing major highway maintenance or public works operating programs?
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Please explain your professional planning/program development experience, including the types of work performed, dates of employment, and places of employment where the experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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How many years of related supervisory experience do you have?
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Please explain your professional supervisory experience, including the types of work performed, dates of employment, and places of employment where the experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have experience leading operations or comparable emergency/seasonal response programs, including staffing plans, route assignments, and contractor coordination?
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How many years of experience do you have developing executive-level reports, performance metrics, or dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and operational planning?
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Do you have experience managing the full lifecycle of operational contracts, including scope development, procurement coordination, performance monitoring, and budget/expenditure tracking?
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Please explain your professional experience managing the full lifecycle of operational contracts, including scope development, procurement coordination, performance monitoring, and budget/expenditure tracking. Include the types of work performed, dates of employment, and places of employment where the experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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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.
Required Question
Employer Prince Georges County Government
Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159
Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone 301-883-6330
301-883-6330