ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER I

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 

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Carroll County Department of Social Services

1232 Tech Court

Westminster, MD 21157

This position serves as the agency's Assistant Director for Administration, consistent with policy and regulatory guidelines to enhance the delivery of customer service by providing efficient management of the following departments: Finance, Human Resources, Timekeeping/Payroll, Information Technology, Procurement and Building Services.  This position is also responsible for the entire Agency budget including salaries. The position must ensure the effective and efficient use of all financial and material resources and the delivery of quality services to the public and to provide assistance to the Director and Administrative Staff in the support of line staff.

Establishes and implements work procedures and controls in adherence to State regulations and policies in the following functional areas: Fiscal and Budgeting Operations, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Lease Facility Management, Agency Security, Fleet Management, Recycling Operations, Emergency Management Operations, Risk Management, Asset Management, LAN/WAN operations and Telecommunications.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field. 

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.  One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in Maryland State Government budget operations, human resource management, risk management and computer programs.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

If you are in the State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Carroll County Department of Social Services at (410) 386-3301.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  This office, with your approval will verify your prior applicable work experience.  In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entry.

College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you.  For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application to: Carroll County Department of Social Services Attention: Kyia Underwood 1232 Tech Court Westminster, Maryland 21157 Or fax requested information to: 410-386-3474; Email kyia.underwood1@maryland.gov.  For questions concerning this position, please call 410-386-3301. Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.   

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.