PROGRAM MANAGER III

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

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Baltimore County Department of Social Services
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

The position serves as the Assistant Director for the Family Investment Division of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services. The Assistant Director for Family Investment Division oversees the economic support programs for Baltimore County, and directs approximately 200 employees in 5 District Offices with an operating and program budget of approximately $4 million.

Interprets and administers Federal, State and local law/policy governing economic support programs under the Family Investment Division. 

Provides leadership to staff so that programs and proccesses are developed in an integrated manner to ensure that the results are thorough, efficient, measurable and meet the stated objectives.  Participates with administering agencies and other entities in evaluating new initiatives and programs. 

Develops goals and objectives for the Family Investment Division, establishing a process for implementation of the action items and the development of supporting resources.  Continuously reviews and analyzes programs to ensure that the program requirements are being met. 

Directly supervise administrators and management staff. Evaluating their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity, and that of their operations.  Assist them in maintaining an operation that ensures program requirements are met and that customers are served appropriately. Fostering cooperation among staff in all Family Investment Division positions and encouraging interaction with other Divisions and Agencies in order to provide customers with service that focuses on, and meets their needs in an efficient and non-duplicative manner.

Advocates on behalf of clients and staff for resources that will support and provide for the needs of the customers and clients. 

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven years of administrative or professional experience determining eligibility for government programs. Three years must have involved supervision of other employees.

Note: Additional Administrative or professional and/or technical experience in the administration of a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

A Masters Degree in Human Services, Public Administration or a related field.

Strong leadership and management skills, particularly in human service management;

Ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships;

Possess an understanding of budgeting, planning and expenditure monitoring.

Please be sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualification for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider any information submitted after the closing date.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Applicants who meet the minimum and preferred qualificiations will be considered.  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 entirety and identify the number of hours worked for each entry.  College transcripts are not required for the 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 the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to Baltimore County DSS, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Michele McFarland, 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212.  The paper application must be received by 5pm on the close of business on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks accepted.  The previous Maryland State Application (MS-100) will NOT be accepted.  

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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.

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