RainScapes Program Manager

Rain Scapes Program Manager (Program Manager II, Grade N25)

Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Salary Range: $85,937 to $137,907

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures.

DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Montgomery County DEP’s Watershed Restoration Division (WRD) advances clean water, resilient communities, and sustainable landscapes. Within WRD, the Stewardship Programs Section leads the County’s Rain Scapes Program—a green infrastructure initiative that reduces stormwater runoff from private properties, especially in dense urban areas lacking stormwater management. Our flagship Rain Scapes Rewards Rebate program incentivizes residents and organizations to install conservation landscaping, rain gardens, and other small scale stormwater practices.

We also partner with schools and community organizations on demonstration projects, provide contractor trainings, publish public resources and newsletters, offer online and in-person educational programs, and continually work to ensure our program and materials are accessible to a diverse audience.

DEP is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Program Manager II with professional experience in the design and installation of small-scale stormwater management or green infrastructure to lead the County’s Rain Scapes program. In addition to technical skills, DEP seeks a thoughtful, collaborative leader who can guide a team, manage a dynamic public‑facing program, and adapt to evolving community and regulatory needs.

We welcome applicants who are strategic thinkers, strong communicators, relationship‑builders, and enthusiastic about leading a program that blends technical review, public engagement, and long‑term planning.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of conservation landscaping and environmental site design; skill in program development, delivery, evaluation, and adaptive management; experience with budget and contract administration; strong communication and relationship‑building skills; and a commitment to equitable access to cost‑share programs. Success in this role also calls for excellent problem‑solving, analytical, writing, and presentation skills; ability to thrive under deadlines;

outstanding collaboration skills; proficiency with Microsoft applications; familiarity with ESRI GIS; and the ability to build partnerships across County agencies, schools, community groups, and the public.

The Rain Scapes Program Manager II will lead a team of planning and program specialists and oversee all aspects of the program—from strategy and outreach to technical reviews and reporting. Beyond reviewing projects and managing workflows, the Program Manager II shapes the long‑term direction of the Rain Scapes program, leads a multidisciplinary team, builds partnerships across agencies and communities, and ensures the program continues to innovate and remain accessible to all residents.

• Program Strategy & Delivery – Set the program’s strategic plan and annual goals; adaptively manage the program to respond to community needs, priorities, budget constraints, staffing changes, and evolving technology; oversee public outreach and education, school initiatives, and newsletters to engage residents; develop and offer training for project installation contractors; and track and analyze program metrics, and present program updates to leadership.
• Rewards Program…