| Organization Name |  | Office of the County Council |
| | CLOSING DATE: May 5, 2022 After six years of offering a very successful Summer Fellows Program, the Montgomery County Council is launching a full year Fellows Program for students who have completed a master’s degree in public policy or a related field. For this inaugural year, there will be opportunity for three outstanding public policy graduates to work for the County Council as Public Policy Interns beginning August 29, 2022. Fellows will work as part of the Council’s non-partisan central staff team, providing objective analysis of policies to the entire County Council. They will have the opportunity to work directly with other Council staff, Councilmembers, and staff in the Executive Branch and other agencies of County Government. Key elements of the Fellows Program - Each Fellow will join a Council staff team working on a variety of issues such as education, housing, transportation, land use or public safety.
- Fellows will prepare and present analyses at Council and Committee meetings.
- Fellows will also be asked to work on longer-term research projects to be presented to the Council.
- Part of the role will involve becoming an expert on national trends in selected subjects matters and recommending innovative programs and policies for the Council’s consideration.
- Fellows will be provided the opportunity for a rotation in another branch of government or another agency.
- There will be monthly programming to introduce Fellows to those in leadership roles throughout government and the private and non-profits sectors in Montgomery County.
- In the summer, Fellows will join our Summer Fellows for field trips and social events.
The starting salary for this recruitment is $62,000 (non-negotiable). This is a one-year term position with the opportunity to renew for a second year based on performance and the Council’s needs. At the end of the Fellowship, we will work with qualified Fellows to find full time employment in County Government. The start date for this position will be August 29, 2022. About the County Council The Montgomery County Council hires outstanding professionals who are dedicated to public policy work that influences and shapes our community. Our synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts, and residents on a wide range of issues implemented through new policies and programs, legislation, budgeting, and land use decisions. The Council is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of more than one million residents as they govern for today and plan for the future. About the Public Policy Intern Position The work will require performing analysis of complex policy and fiscal issues for the County Council on one or more policy areas over which it has oversight (e.g., health and human services, public safety, the environment, education etc.). Responsibilities include working as a member of the Council’s analytical team to review legislative and budget programs, issues, and policies and develop recommendations for the Council. Specific analytical assignments for this position vary with the Council's needs and priorities. This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, analytic ability using different tools and a desire to work as a team. This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside of the office. Important Application Instructions · Candidates must provide a writing sample by the closing date of May 5, 2022 to Karen.Hochberg@montgomerycountymd.gov to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to provide the writing sample will be disqualified from further consideration.
- As part of the application process, candidates must upload a cover letter along with their resume. The recruitment application system only allows for one document to be uploaded. Therefore, your cover letter and resume must be combined into one document. The cover letter and resume should address the following areas:
- Relevant experience in a professional or academic setting
- Experience with quantitative analysis of policy options
- Experience establishing relationships and working effectively with elected, appointed, or senior level officials or administrators, in a professional or academic setting
- Experience making oral presentations
Click here for more information on the Council's Fellows program |
| | Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations. OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. |
| | Experience: None Education: Master’s Degree in public policy/administration, political science, business administration, economics, law, urban/city planning, or other fields related to the target positions, obtained within thirty-six (36) months prior to the start date or obtained by June of the current year. Equivalency: None |
| | All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. Consideration for interviews will be based on the following: 1. Relevant experience in a professional or academic setting
3. Experience with quantitative analysis of policy options
4. Experience establishing relationships and working effectively with elected, appointed, or senior level officials or administrators, in a professional or academic setting
5. Experience making oral presentations
6. Submitted writing sample
7. GPA of 3.0 or higher
If recommended for interview, you may be asked to provide a copy of your graduate school transcripts, a written recommendation or reference letter, and participate in a writing assessment prior to interview confirmation. |
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