Senior Administrator (Manager II) Grade M2
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Salary : $110,403.00 - $194,980.00 Annually
Location : 1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024 - 00373
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Children Youth and Family Services Division
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $110,403 - 152,691
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Children, Youth and Families is seeking an ideal candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm, professionalism, and proven ability to bring innovation to team dynamics. The Child, Adolescent School and Community Based Services (CASCBS) Division is within the Children, Youth and Families Service Area. CASCBS works to improve the well-being of Montgomery County's children, adolescents and families through the collaborative delivery of accessible school-based, school-linked and community-based services that address economic, health, behavioral health and other needs of children and families.
What You'll Be Doing
This is an essential position that will provide oversight and leadership for all programs implemented and delivered within the CASCBS Division. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in coordinating, planning, and implementing interagency initiatives among public and private agencies in the community to meet the needs of children, adolescents and families.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in child, adolescent/school and community-based services, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.
Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high-echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exert considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
At least 6 years working in a leadership role focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services
At least 7 years overseeing the administration of multiple contracts and management staff simultaneously
Prior experience improving data evaluation processes and making data informed programmatic decisions
Extensive understanding of health equity as it relates to child, adolescent/school and communities
Expertise in establishing and fostering working collaborations with internal and external stakeholders
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR[redacted] Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?
02
How many total years of progressively professional experience do you have in child, adolescent/school and community-based services?
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or executive capacity? Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high-echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
04
Do you have experience serving in a leadership role focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services?
05
Please provide details about your experience with leadership roles focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services
06
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and managing systems to achieve programmatic goals?
07
Please provide details about your knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and managing systems to achieve programmatic goals.
08
Do you have experience facilitating collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders?
09
Please provide details about your experience with facilitating collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
10
Do you have experience using data-informed decision-making to improve program outcomes?
11
Please provide details about your experience with using data-informed decision making to improve program outcomes.
Required Question
Location : 1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024 - 00373
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Children Youth and Family Services Division
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $110,403 - 152,691
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Children, Youth and Families is seeking an ideal candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm, professionalism, and proven ability to bring innovation to team dynamics. The Child, Adolescent School and Community Based Services (CASCBS) Division is within the Children, Youth and Families Service Area. CASCBS works to improve the well-being of Montgomery County's children, adolescents and families through the collaborative delivery of accessible school-based, school-linked and community-based services that address economic, health, behavioral health and other needs of children and families.
What You'll Be Doing
This is an essential position that will provide oversight and leadership for all programs implemented and delivered within the CASCBS Division. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in coordinating, planning, and implementing interagency initiatives among public and private agencies in the community to meet the needs of children, adolescents and families.
- This position is responsible for providing oversight and leadership for programs implemented and delivered within the CASCBS Division. This includes but is not limited to:
- Coordination and maintenance of key partnerships among internal, external and community stakeholders.
- Oversight of multiple contracts and staff addressing the economic, health, behavioral health and other needs of children and families.
- Oversee and manage programmatic budgets through appropriate budget planning and reporting.
- Track and manage multiple programs and program-related issues simultaneously. Develop program plans, timelines, presentations, and coordination/organization for program activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in child, adolescent/school and community-based services, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.
Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high-echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exert considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
At least 6 years working in a leadership role focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services
At least 7 years overseeing the administration of multiple contracts and management staff simultaneously
Prior experience improving data evaluation processes and making data informed programmatic decisions
Extensive understanding of health equity as it relates to child, adolescent/school and communities
Expertise in establishing and fostering working collaborations with internal and external stakeholders
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR[redacted] Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
How many total years of progressively professional experience do you have in child, adolescent/school and community-based services?
- No Experience
- 1-4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9 Year's Experience
- 10 Year's Experience
- 11+ Year's Experience
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or executive capacity? Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high-echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
- No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Year's Experience
- 3 + Year's Experience
04
Do you have experience serving in a leadership role focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services?
- Yes
- No
05
Please provide details about your experience with leadership roles focused on child, adolescent/school and community-based services
06
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and managing systems to achieve programmatic goals?
- Yes
- No
07
Please provide details about your knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and managing systems to achieve programmatic goals.
08
Do you have experience facilitating collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders?
- Yes
- No
09
Please provide details about your experience with facilitating collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
10
Do you have experience using data-informed decision-making to improve program outcomes?
- Yes
- No
11
Please provide details about your experience with using data-informed decision making to improve program outcomes.
Required Question