Assistant Director for Local General Administration (Administrative Program Manager II)

About the Organization

Joining the Maryland Department of Human Services means becoming part of a statewide workforce of more than 5,000 employees who support over 1 million Maryland residents each year. The department delivers economic assistance, preventive services, and support for children and adults, with a strong focus on faster, more responsive service and innovative problem-solving.

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

Position Details

Grade: 20

Work Location: Maryland Department of Human Services, Talbot County Department of Social Services, 301 Bay Street, Unit #5, Easton, MD 21601.

Role Summary

This position provides executive-level leadership and administrative oversight for the Talbot County Department of Social Services Local General Administration unit. The role works closely with agency stakeholders and is responsible for setting standards, goals, and schedules across fiscal operations, front desk operations, and administrative services while monitoring priorities and evaluating overall effectiveness of staff and processes.

Key Duties

• Supervise, guide, and direct LGA staff to support stable operations and ongoing process improvement.
• Oversee automation work and ensure it follows all applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Administer the agency’s technology inventory, maintenance, repairs, and excess property handling for technology assets, and supervise security monitoring and the computer network specialist.
• Lead the agency’s fiscal functions to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and departmental requirements.
• Manage audit activity and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Handle annual fiscal closeout, payroll processing, and FMIS-related financial activity with appropriate security and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.

Candidates must also have four years of administrative staff or professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. At least one year of the experience must involve one or more of the following: overseeing and coordinating unit operations, applying rules and regulations, or developing policies and procedures.

Preferred Experience

• One year of experience using accounting and finance systems such as FMIS, including budget development and monitoring in a government setting.
• One year of experience handling procurement, fleet, or facilities operations for a local department.
• One year of experience with business software such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including AI tools like Gemini or Copilot; advanced Excel ability is an advantage.
• One year of experience leading compliance and regulatory audit work, including OIG-related activity and internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Selection Process

Applicants should include enough detail in their application to demonstrate that they meet the advertised qualifications. Information provided after the deadline will not be reviewed. Successful candidates will be added to the eligible list, which may be used to fill this or similar vacancies in this agency or other state agencies.

For current State employees applying as promotional candidates, salary will be determined under Maryland State guidelines.

Benefits

• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Six personal leave days for new State employees each year, prorated by start date.
• Ten days of annual leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Up to 60 days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• At least 13 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement pension credit through State employment.
• Some positions may qualify for telework.

Application Instructions

The online application method is strongly preferred. If online submission is not possible, candidates may mail a paper application and resume to Traci Corbin, HR Officer, Talbot County Department of Social Services, 301 Bay Street, Unit #5, Easton, MD 21601.

Questions about the recruitment process may be sent to Traci Corbin at traci.corbin@maryland.gov, with the job title and recruitment number in the subject line. For technical help with the online system, contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. TTY users may call through Maryland Relay.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Maryland is committed to hiring, retaining, and advancing a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state. Applicants with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, and veterans are thanked for their service.