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Director, Department of Management, Budget and Planning

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Director II CODE: 0251 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Director, Department of Management, Budget and Planning GRADE: Q MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general direction of the chief operating officer provides leadership for MCPS management, budget and planning processes; monitors and supports the budget development process, including the publication of annual operating budget; monitors spending patterns to assure compliance with the budget; provides leadership in the development of short- and long-range planning processes, and monitors the implementation of plans; provides leadership for the analysis and improvement of various management functions; maintains liaison with state and county management, budget and planning officials; and assists the Board and superintendent in interpreting and developing support for annual operating budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of good management, budget and planning practices and the ability to institute these in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Ability to interpret the significance of financial and other planning data; conceptualize and implement new processes; and promote teamwork among people and units within an organization. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Ability to present budget information concisely to elected officials,and community organizations and address queries with confidence. This position requires the knowledge and application of the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (MCAAP/MCBOA PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public, or education administration. Experience in developing short and long-range fiscal, strategic, and operational plans for a large public institution; experience in organizational and management analysis; and experience in supervising and coordinating staff in budget development work; or other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) The requirements of the job necessitate night and weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership in developing and recommending to the chief operating officer, deputy superintendents, and superintendent, sound management, budget and planning concepts and practices for MCPS.
2. Provides clearly defined goals and objectives for department staff, a working environment that encourages creativity, and assures that department staff functions as a team in carrying out responsibilities.
3. Leads the planning and implementation of a process for developing the annual operating budget. Assures the development and production of operating budget documents that meet the requirements of Maryland statutes and regulation, County Council and Board of Education policies, and the needs of the Board, school administration and citizens. Helps the superintendent and Board interpret and build support for the operating budget.
4. Leads the development of long-range MCPS plans by the superintendent and Board of Education. Assures that all units develop and implement multiyear plans which support Board goals, priorities, initiatives, and long-range plans. Assures that units develop multiyear budget projections required to implement their plans.
5. Assures that unit implementation of approved plans and budgets is monitored and that assistance is provided to unit managers. Monitors position management activities to ensure compliance with budget. Advises appropriate officials of significant variations from adopted plans or budgets. Provides regular financial and management analysis to the chief operating officer, deputy superintendents, and superintendent. 6. Leads the development and application of a management analysis capability that is available to units that need or request it, including studies of staffing and financial procedures, potential for office automation, and other analyses leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness. Helps primary account managers measure unit program performance and implement management techniques that will provide timely information and which may be used in evaluating manager's performance.
7. Compares budgets and management practices of other government agencies and school systems with those of MCPS, and recommends improvements to the chief financial officer, deputy superintendents, and superintendent.
8. Acts as a resource on management, budget and planning issues at work sessions and hearings, and assures that expert advice on these issues is available to MCPS staff, chief operating officer, deputy superintendents, superintendent, Board of Education, county government, and County Council staffs.
9. Liaison with state and county management, budget and planning officials.
10. Leads the development and analysis of revenue projections and expenditure activities in support of budget planning and development.
11. Monitors federal and state education legislation, and develops the capability to locate grant funds, inform appropriate staff of their availability, and assists in securing the monitoring grant revenues and expenditures.
12. Coordinates submission of federal grant applications as part of the MCPS Master Plan.
13. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 6/82
Date(s) Revised: 7/86, 3/88, 10/93, 7/03, 5/12
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.