Montgomery County MD
Salary : $45,111.00 - $67,088.00 Annually
Location : 8110 Georgia Ave Silver Spring MD 20910 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00499
Department: Community Engagement Cluster
Division: CEC 16 Silver Spring Urban District
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $ $45,111 to $64,316.
WHO WE ARE
The Silver Spring Urban District is hiring several full-time Public Service Workers to perform a variety of manual labor tasks to maintain the beautification of the Silver Spring Urban Business District.
The Silver Spring Urban District (SSUD) supports and enhances the County's Silver Spring commercial district as a vibrant, thriving, livable urban center by maintaining the streetscape and its investments. The Urban Districts provide additional public amenities such as plantings, seating, shelters, and works of art as well as promoting the commercial and residential interests of these areas which include cultural programming and community activities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
What You'll Be Doing
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Public Service Workers are part of a team that are responsible for the maintenance, repair and beautification of the Silver Spring downtown district. A few of the ways you will make a difference in the community:
This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence, and the ability to drive a county vehicle to transport tools and equipment to perform duties at different work sites.
In this position, employees work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position requires frequent periods of walking, standing, kneeling, and operation of trucks or work vehicles.
Schedule: Current work shifts are 4days/week :
Prior to appointment, selected applicants will have to complete a medical examination with a drug/alcohol screen and a background clearance.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: None.
Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out simple written instructions.
Equivalency: None.
Physical Ability :
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:??
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (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.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, 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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
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.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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MQ Question PUBLIC SERVICE WORKER II (005231)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
02
In this position, employees work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Are you comfortable working 100% outdoors?
03
How many years of experience do you have providing direct work in urban maintenance services?
04
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience providing direct work in urban maintenance services. If no experience, put N/A.
05
Do you have experience using small and large handled tools and some power tools/equipment, such as: rakes, shovels, mattocks, mowers, plate tampers, snow blowers, chain saws, power pole saws, cement mixers, jack hammers, air compressors, weed eaters and edgers, and general carpentry tools?
06
Please indicate which small and large handled tools and power tools that you have used, and the position(s) where you used them in. If no experience, put N/A.
07
Do you have experience delivering waste management and maintenance services for a municipality or public grounds?
08
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with delivering waste management and maintenance services for a municipality or public grounds. If no experience, put N/A.
09
Do you have commercial or public grounds landscaping experience, such as routine lawn care, plant care, tree management care (pruning, planting, leafing)?
10
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with commercial or public grounds landscaping. If no experience, put N/A.
11
Do you have experience with streetscaping maintenance services, infrastructure repair, and asset restoration?
12
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with streetscaping maintenance services, infrastructure repair, and asset restoration. If no experience, put N/A.
Required Question
Location : 8110 Georgia Ave Silver Spring MD 20910 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00499
Department: Community Engagement Cluster
Division: CEC 16 Silver Spring Urban District
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $ $45,111 to $64,316.
WHO WE ARE
The Silver Spring Urban District is hiring several full-time Public Service Workers to perform a variety of manual labor tasks to maintain the beautification of the Silver Spring Urban Business District.
The Silver Spring Urban District (SSUD) supports and enhances the County's Silver Spring commercial district as a vibrant, thriving, livable urban center by maintaining the streetscape and its investments. The Urban Districts provide additional public amenities such as plantings, seating, shelters, and works of art as well as promoting the commercial and residential interests of these areas which include cultural programming and community activities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You are civic-minded and have a strong desire to address quality of life concerns in Downtown Silver Spring.
- You have experience using power tools and other equipment.
- You are team oriented.
- You are comfortable interacting with the public.
- You like to learn new skills.
- You have a positive attitude.
What You'll Be Doing
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Public Service Workers are part of a team that are responsible for the maintenance, repair and beautification of the Silver Spring downtown district. A few of the ways you will make a difference in the community:
- Maintaining landscape and streetscape standards
- Collecting litter, recycling and sweeping/cleaning sidewalks
- Removing graffiti
- Performing light brick repair work
- Supporting the special festivals and events in the district
- Assisting the work of the Public Service Aides
This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence, and the ability to drive a county vehicle to transport tools and equipment to perform duties at different work sites.
In this position, employees work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position requires frequent periods of walking, standing, kneeling, and operation of trucks or work vehicles.
Schedule: Current work shifts are 4days/week :
- 6 AM - 4 PM or 12 Noon - 10 PM with one scheduled weekend day.
- Occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday work hours are required.
Prior to appointment, selected applicants will have to complete a medical examination with a drug/alcohol screen and a background clearance.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: None.
Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out simple written instructions.
Equivalency: None.
Physical Ability :
- Ability and willingness to perform work for prolonged periods in severe weather.
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort for prolonged periods and heavy physical effort for limited periods.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:??
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- GED or High school diploma equivalency.
- Two or more years of experience providing direct work in urban maintenance services.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken mediums.
- Experience with power tools or construction and working in extreme conditions.
- Experience delivering waste management and maintenance services for a municipality or public grounds.
- Experience delivering streetscaping maintenance services, infrastructure repair, and asset restoration for a municipality or public grounds.
- Experience delivering landscape maintenance services, tree management work, planting, or leafing service for a municipality or public grounds.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (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.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, 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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
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.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question PUBLIC SERVICE WORKER II (005231)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
02
In this position, employees work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Are you comfortable working 100% outdoors?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of experience do you have providing direct work in urban maintenance services?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year of experience
- 2+ years of experience
04
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience providing direct work in urban maintenance services. If no experience, put N/A.
05
Do you have experience using small and large handled tools and some power tools/equipment, such as: rakes, shovels, mattocks, mowers, plate tampers, snow blowers, chain saws, power pole saws, cement mixers, jack hammers, air compressors, weed eaters and edgers, and general carpentry tools?
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate which small and large handled tools and power tools that you have used, and the position(s) where you used them in. If no experience, put N/A.
07
Do you have experience delivering waste management and maintenance services for a municipality or public grounds?
- Yes
- No
08
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with delivering waste management and maintenance services for a municipality or public grounds. If no experience, put N/A.
09
Do you have commercial or public grounds landscaping experience, such as routine lawn care, plant care, tree management care (pruning, planting, leafing)?
- Yes
- No
10
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with commercial or public grounds landscaping. If no experience, put N/A.
11
Do you have experience with streetscaping maintenance services, infrastructure repair, and asset restoration?
- Yes
- No
12
Please indicate the position(s) where you have experience with streetscaping maintenance services, infrastructure repair, and asset restoration. If no experience, put N/A.
Required Question