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Executive Director, Family Investment Administration

Recruitment #15-009606-0002

Introduction

This is an Executive Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

9906

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Resources

Family Investment Administration, Executive Office

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201

 

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR), the state’s human services agency, seeks a strong administrator to serve as the Executive Director of the Family Investment Administration (FIA).  The position, located in Baltimore, has a staff of 326 and a $1.8 billion operating budget. 

The Executive Director oversees a wide range of Family Investment programs throughout the state, including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Energy Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Refugee Assistance, Emergency Food Assistance, Homeless Programs and Medicaid eligibility.  Assistance is provided through 24 Local Departments of Social Services across 23 counties and Baltimore City. 

The FIA Executive Director reports to the Deputy Secretary for Programs, is a member of DHR’s Leadership Team, and serves as the principal advisor to DHR’s Secretary and Deputy Secretaries on all policies, legislation, regulations, and initiatives related to Family Investment Administration programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of executive level experience in the administration of public assistance programs.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience with human service programs which includes responsibility for fund and budget administration, program planning, implementation, and administration. 

Other desired qualifications include strong leadership and management skills, strong communication skills, ability to implement change, motivate staff, and build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local partners.

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will only be accepted via this online employment center.  You will be required to provide a resume, salary history, and current salary requirements.  This information must be uploaded as a single document or faxed to 410-333-0882 attention: Deenna Greene with the title "Executive Director, Family Investment Administration".  If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 410-767-8806. 

Additional information about DHR is available at www.dhr.maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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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