| Director
II,
Department of Management, Budget and Planning |
0251 |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) The requirements of the job necessitate night and weekend
work. |
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Provides leadership in developing and recommending
to the chief financial officer, deputy superintendents,
and superintendent, sound management, budget and planning
concepts and practices for MCPS.
Provides clearly defined goals and objectives for department
staff, a working environment that encourages creativity,
and assures that department staff function as a team
in carrying out responsibilities.
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.
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.
Assures that unit implementation of approved plans and
budgets is monitored and that assistance is provided
to unit managers. Advises appropriate officials of significant
variations from adopted plans or budgets. Provides regular
financial and management analysis to the chief financial
officer, deputy superintendents, and superintendent.
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.
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.
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 financial officer, deputy superintendents, superintendent,
Board of Education, county government, and County Council
staffs. Maintains
liaison with state and county management, budget and
planning officials.
Leads the development and analysis of revenue projections
and expenditure activities in support of budget planning
and development.
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.
Performs related work as required.
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