Salary: $23.73 – $42.03 Hourly
Location : Wheaton, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12765
Department: MC Planning
Division: MCPL Communications Division
Opening Date: 06/13/2023
Closing Date: 7/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Are you a strategic, creative, problem solver with the passion to create and execute exciting ideas for new content? If so, the Montgomery County Planning Department is where you want to be! We are currently seeking a part-time Visual Media and Imaging Specialist to produce and broadcast live meetings as well as shoot video for recordings and video recap packages to promote the work of Montgomery Planning.
Montgomery County Planning Department is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For 95 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning, and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video and visit our website at
The Visual Media and Imaging Specialist will report to and work closely with the Communications Manager. As a member of Montgomery Planning’s Communications Division, you will work alongside other video and photography professionals to achieve the goals of the Division. The position’s hours may vary but one can work up to 32 hours a week. You may be asked to staff meetings after normal business hours and some nights and weekends as required.
In this role, the Visual Media and Imaging Specialist will ensure that all requested meetings are streamed and recorded for consumption by residents, stakeholders, and elected officials. This position will also be responsible for working with other agencies and the public (via the M-NCPPC rental system) to staff meetings and assist with the use of the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Audio-Visual system. Additionally, this role will be asked to cover events (news style) and take photos and videos of sites and events around Montgomery County for later use. This position will work closely with the M-NCPPC Planning Board Chair’s Office and IT Division to achieve goals.
Examples of Important Duties
- Produce and direct M-NCPPC live meetings at the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters using the multicamera and input Audio-Visual System.
- Be onsite point of contact for external agencies and rentals who request to use the AV system.
- Assist with coordination and scheduling of events as it pertains to the AV system.
- Troubleshoot issues and coordinate fixes to AV equipment to ensure broadcast operations run as intended.
- Work with Communications Division to achieve equitable engagement through video and AV channels.
- Provide onsite video/photo coverage such as video b-roll, photography, and interviews for special events and meetings to be used through communications channels.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Production, Communication, Digital Imaging, Photography or any related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.
- Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
- Pass Commission medical examination.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Visual Media and Imaging Specialist I (1722)
Preferred Qualifications of the Visual Media and Imaging Specialist
- Experience working with Crestron Audio-Video Systems
- Experience producing and directing live broadcast events with over three cameras
- Experience with ENG video recording and covering news style events
- Experience working with video conferencing hardware and software such as Polycom
- Ability to conduct interviews for news style video recaps
- Experience with Adobe software programs such as Premiere, After Effects
- Ability to produce and direct events live events that may exceed eight hours.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Additional Qualifications of the Visual Media and Imaging Specialist (Not Required):
• Experience working with elected officials
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and programs
• Knowledge and experience working with Granicus and YouTube live streaming
About Us
The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in the only LEED Platinum-rated government building in the state of Maryland. Check it out !
Diversity Statement
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. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.