District Team Lead Jobs
District Team Lead jobs are open across retail, logistics, food service, and healthcare, at every level from shift supervisor to senior district manager, with specializations in operations, sales, and loss prevention. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Position
This position is available ONLY to Montgomery County Government, Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) Employees interested in applying for a Temporary Promotion through a competitive process.
- Provide public service support and supervision to Clean and Safe team members deployed throughout the Urban District.
- Provide operational and administrative communication to support the effective, efficient, and safe management of Silver Spring Urban District operations.
- Implement special projects that support members of the business community, County agencies, and community organizations.
- Guide and directly participate in programs and services that ensure the district is clean, safe, and welcoming.
What You'll Be Doing
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor the progress of and assist the Public Service teams with daily assignments in the field.
- Supervise and motivate staff while ensuring alignment with safety standards and policies.
- Guide Short-term planning, ensuring services align with district priorities.
- Provide daily and activity-based leadership to develop a positive rapport.
- Identify problems and provide support, guidance, and counseling.
- Participate in and assess annual performance.
- Conduct operational reviews and make recommendations to improve efficiencies and systems.
- Guide daily assignments for crew work according to Department objectives and identified focus areas.
- Contribute directly to daily assignments and the team’s fieldwork and perform general inspections of the Urban District to identify other required services.
- Lead, instruct, and participate in a variety of special work projects, including brick repair, tree pruning, general repair, event preparation, inventory management, community safety scans, and hazard surveys.
- Train staff on new initiatives and provide support with Microsoft Teams.
- Complete assigned logs and end-of-shift reports and create forms and operational plans as needed to increase crew productivity.
- Coordinate instructions, materials, and equipment to ensure they are available for the Public Service Team to complete assigned tasks.
- Create written summaries of SSUD success or accomplishments, documents obstacles to successful implementation and recommendations to address them, formal proposals for new programs or service enhancements, and prepare detailed summaries of internal and external factors affecting SSUD Operations.
- Track and approve staff timesheets biweekly.
- Tracking team and shift deliverables; ensure staff adhere to safety standards in delivery of program services; and assist with inventory tracking and management.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
The selected candidate may be required to successfully complete a medical exam and drug screening. This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round for approximately 75% of the workday and involves frequent periods of walking, standing, and lifting equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
The schedule will consist of a four-day workweek that includes one scheduled weekend day. The specific schedule will be determined; however, the expected hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of experience in providing assistance to the public and urban maintenance.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use must be obtained during the probationary period.
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Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
- A bachelor’s degree or three or more years of experience providing service to the public in urban maintenance or interpersonal support services.
- Experience in team leadership, including staff supervision in accordance with MCPR and the MCGEO Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating complaints from the public and determining or initiating appropriate corrective action in coordination with various governmental agencies, including using a work order management system and creating, assigning, and closing service requests.
- Experience developing and implementing waste management and maintenance activities including establishing implementation plans and procedures and physically working alongside team members on projects.
- Experience developing and implementing outreach and education activities, using a variety of formats, platforms, and methods.
- Project management experience.
Checking and Understanding Your Application Status: Your current application status is always available on GovernmentJobs.com. Learn what your application status means and review our FAQs here.
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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. 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.Members of Montgomery County Boards, Committees, and Commissions who are pursuing permanent employment should seek advice from the Ethics Commission.
About the Position
This position is available ONLY to Montgomery County Government, Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) Employees interested in applying for a Temporary Promotion through a competitive process.
- Provide public service support and supervision to Clean and Safe team members deployed throughout the Urban District.
- Provide operational and administrative communication to support the effective, efficient, and safe management of Silver Spring Urban District operations.
- Implement special projects that support members of the business community, County agencies, and community organizations.
- Guide and directly participate in programs and services that ensure the district is clean, safe, and welcoming.
What You'll Be Doing
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor the progress of and assist the Public Service teams with daily assignments in the field.
- Supervise and motivate staff while ensuring alignment with safety standards and policies.
- Guide Short-term planning, ensuring services align with district priorities.
- Provide daily and activity-based leadership to develop a positive rapport.
- Identify problems and provide support, guidance, and counseling.
- Participate in and assess annual performance.
- Conduct operational reviews and make recommendations to improve efficiencies and systems.
- Guide daily assignments for crew work according to Department objectives and identified focus areas.
- Contribute directly to daily assignments and the team’s fieldwork and perform general inspections of the Urban District to identify other required services.
- Lead, instruct, and participate in a variety of special work projects, including brick repair, tree pruning, general repair, event preparation, inventory management, community safety scans, and hazard surveys.
- Train staff on new initiatives and provide support with Microsoft Teams.
- Complete assigned logs and end-of-shift reports and create forms and operational plans as needed to increase crew productivity.
- Coordinate instructions, materials, and equipment to ensure they are available for the Public Service Team to complete assigned tasks.
- Create written summaries of SSUD success or accomplishments, documents obstacles to successful implementation and recommendations to address them, formal proposals for new programs or service enhancements, and prepare detailed summaries of internal and external factors affecting SSUD Operations.
- Track and approve staff timesheets biweekly.
- Tracking team and shift deliverables; ensure staff adhere to safety standards in delivery of program services; and assist with inventory tracking and management.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
The selected candidate may be required to successfully complete a medical exam and drug screening. This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round for approximately 75% of the workday and involves frequent periods of walking, standing, and lifting equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
The schedule will consist of a four-day workweek that includes one scheduled weekend day. The specific schedule will be determined; however, the expected hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of experience in providing assistance to the public and urban maintenance.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use must be obtained during the probationary period.
-
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
- A bachelor’s degree or three or more years of experience providing service to the public in urban maintenance or interpersonal support services.
- Experience in team leadership, including staff supervision in accordance with MCPR and the MCGEO Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating complaints from the public and determining or initiating appropriate corrective action in coordination with various governmental agencies, including using a work order management system and creating, assigning, and closing service requests.
- Experience developing and implementing waste management and maintenance activities including establishing implementation plans and procedures and physically working alongside team members on projects.
- Experience developing and implementing outreach and education activities, using a variety of formats, platforms, and methods.
- Project management experience.
Checking and Understanding Your Application Status: Your current application status is always available on GovernmentJobs.com. Learn what your application status means and review our FAQs here.
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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. 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.Members of Montgomery County Boards, Committees, and Commissions who are pursuing permanent employment should seek advice from the Ethics Commission.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in district team lead jobs.
- Proven experience managing multiple retail or service locations simultaneously
- Strong ability to coach, develop, and performance-manage store-level managers
- Proficiency with workforce scheduling and inventory management software
- Demonstrated record of driving sales and operational KPIs across a territory
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly within an assigned district
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your District Team Lead Job Search
Quantify multi-unit impact on your resume
District team lead roles manage multiple locations, so your resume needs numbers that reflect that scope. List how many stores or sites you oversaw, team headcount across all locations, and any measurable improvements in sales, turnover, or shrink you drove.
Tailor applications to company size and format
A district lead role at a 10-unit regional chain expects different things than one at a 500-unit national brand. Read the posting carefully for mentions of budgets, direct reports, and reporting structure, then mirror that language and scale in your application materials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists district team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your vertical
District lead expectations differ sharply between grocery, specialty retail, and quick-service restaurants. Filter your search by industry keyword alongside the job title so you're applying to roles where your specific category experience is a direct match, not a stretch.
Prepare a turnaround story for interviews
Interviewers for district roles almost always ask about an underperforming location you fixed. Have a specific, structured example ready that covers what the problem was, what you changed, who you coached, and what the outcome looked like within a defined timeframe.
Negotiate for a signing bonus, not just base pay
District lead offers often have compressed base pay bands tied to grade levels, but signing bonuses and car allowances have more flexibility. If the base offer is below your target, ask about one-time compensation and relocation support before walking away from an offer.
District Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most district team leads?
The most active employers for district team leads right now are SkillBridge, American Eagle Outfitters, and Wellby, and the most openings are in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, food service brands, and logistics operators tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many district team lead jobs are remote?
About 50% of district team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most corporate roles because district leads are expected to visit locations regularly. Functions like reporting, coaching calls, and administrative tasks are most likely to be handled remotely within otherwise field-based positions.
How do you become a district team lead?
Most district team leads start as store or location managers, build a record of hitting operational and sales goals, and then take on interim coverage for a district when a lead role opens. Getting there faster usually means volunteering to mentor other store managers, leading pilot programs across locations, and making your performance data visible to regional leadership.
Can you get a district team lead job with limited management experience?
It's uncommon to move directly into a district role without prior multi-unit or store management experience, but some companies promote strong assistant managers who have acted as interim store leads during vacancies. Focusing on smaller regional operators, which tend to have flatter org structures and faster promotion timelines, gives you the best path in without an extensive resume.
What does the district team lead interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone screen from a recruiter or HR partner, followed by a video or in-person interview with a regional manager or director. Final rounds typically include a panel interview, a field ride-along at one of the company's locations, and sometimes a presentation on how you would approach the first few months in the territory.
Where can I find and apply to district team lead jobs?
You can find and apply to district team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and territory preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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