Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Prince George’s County Planning Board (PGCPB) Office in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support the Prince George’s County Planning Board. Under supervision, this position performs professional level work involving varying levels of complexity and responsibility. Work assignments include recording PGCPB public meetings, preparing minutes, transcripts and action summaries, process Resolutions, maintaining official records and providing administrative assistance and office support.

Examples of Important Duties

• Prepares official minutes, actions and, as necessary, verbatim transcripts of Prince George’s Planning Board regular meetings and executive sessions often under tight deadlines
• Coordinates Planning Board meeting preparation of agendas and supporting materials for Planning Board Members
• Provides assistance, as necessary, to members of the general public who wish to speak at a meeting by explaining Board procedures and regulations
• Maintains Commission records related to calendars, agendas, minutes, and resolutions
• Researches files and archives and organizes and writes summaries of information inresponse to requests from members of the County Council, the public and staff
• Provides administrative assistance to Planning Board members
• Maintains confidentiality of information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Important Employee Characteristics:
Knowledge of: 1) English composition, style, and usage; 2) M-NCPPC policies
and procedures, the Board’s Rules of Procedure, County laws, and planning terminology,
concepts, and issues*; 3) office practices including extensive filing systems and methods
for safeguarding official documents.
Skill in: 1) use, operation, and application of Microsoft Office software, especially the Microsoft Office suite; 2) use of modern office equipment to produce documents in accordance with established styles and standards; 3) organizing files and documents for easy accessibility.
Ability to: 1) express technical information clearly in language that can be understood by the
general public; 2) listen to multi-party discussions of technical information and record
essential information; 3) write accurate and comprehensive minutes summarizing
discussion and noting resolutions, decisions, and action items; 4) take fast, accurate notes;
5) apply standards of English composition including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
usage to compose, copy edit and substantively edit, and proofread technical documents;
6) organize work efficiently to meet recurring and strict deadlines; 7) search documents
and prepare written summary of findings in response to requests for information.

• Developed primarily after employment in this job class.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college-level courses in English composition;

2. Four years of experience in a position that provided those knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above; or

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Technical Writer/Editor

Work is performed in an office setting often under tight deadlines. Work involves walking,
standing, bending, crouching and carrying of equipment and supplies.

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.