ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is an Internal Recruitment limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

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

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Harford County Department of Social Services

2 S. Bond St. Suite 300

Bel Air, MD 21014

The Harford County Department of Social Services (HCDSS) is seeking a talented and experienced individual to serve as the Assistant Director for the Local General Administration Division. This position is responsible for the management of all of the administrative functions in the agency. Areas of management responsibility and strategic planning include Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, and Finance. This position is directly responsible for all agency procurements, fiscal operations, budget formulation and analyses, record retention and Maryland Archive activity, facility management, travel coordinator, and audit coordination. In addition, the candidate selected is a key player in the leadership team and is involved in the development of all new initiatives in the agency. This position represents the department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities. 

Education:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university.

Experience:  Five years of professional experience in the areas of personnel, fiscal management and procurement.  Three years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

Notes:  Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative professional work on a year for year basis for the required education.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Experience in local department of social service operations is preferred.  

A demonstrated ability to develop short and long-range plans for program operations and resources.

Limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

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. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Resources, Ryan Rowe at 410-836-4912.

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; however, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR/Harford County Department of Social Services, attn: Ryan Rowe, 2 South Bond Street, Bel Air MD 21014.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. close of business on the closing date of the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  The previous Maryland State application (MS-100) will not be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.