ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER II

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

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Department of Human Services

St. Mary's County Department of Social Services

23110 Leonard Hall Dr.

Leonardtown, MD 20650

To serve as the agency's Assistant Director for St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Local Governmental Administration Division. The incumbent in this position would be responsible for all Local Governmental Administration activities, including Finance and Audit, Information Technology (IT), Human Resources, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Procurement, and Fleet Management in order to ensure the effective, safe and efficient use of all material resources in the delivery of quality services to the public; manages the overall function of the agency in the Directors absence; provides excellent customer service to the staff of other Divisions within the agency and to the larger community through effective management of agency resources; and ensures the provision of a safe, secure and comfortable facility.

Directs critical agency operational functions on a daily basis including but not limited to the activities of Local Governmental Administration. Identifies and acts on opportunities with internal and external partners to improve utilization of resources, and service delivery to customers. Develops and maintains agency policy and procedures relating to Finance, IT, Human Resources, CQI and Audit, Procurement and all Facility Operations, to include maintenance of a safe and secure environment.

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Procurement, Human Resources Management, Information Technology or other related field.

Experience: Five years of professional management experience in providing problem analysis, problem resolution, coordinating program development and implementation as well as leading change efforts that involve modernization of departments and programs.

Preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Five years in the management of data experience with automated information systems.

Two years of experience in implementation of continuous quality improvement project management.

Current State of Maryland employee with comparable experience.

Willingness to work in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:   Lisa Deal, HR Office, St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, 23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650      

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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.