Administrative Services Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

Montgomery County•100 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

About The Position

The anticipated salary range on hire for this position is $101,474 - $179,619, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 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. The Montgomery County Council’s synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts and residents on a wide range of issues such as budgeting, legislation and land use decisions. Join an organization with a commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of more than one million residents as we govern for today and plan for the future. The Office of the County Council is committed to racial equity and social justice practices in all facets of its work. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Office of the County Council is seeking an Administrative Services Manager (Manager III). This Administrative Services Manager position will work as part of the Council’s Central Staff – which is the non-partisan, professional staff team responsible for ensuring that the Council meets its budgetary, legislative, land-use, public health, and oversight responsibilities. This position will work under the direction of the Deputy Director for Operations.

Requirements

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in personnel/human resources administration, administration management or business administration.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Managing, leading, and developing staff and teams with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Working effectively with elected and appointed officials and other government officials.
Human Resources experience.
Preparing, monitoring, and forecasting office budgets.
Providing oversight and approval of bill payments and purchase card transactions, in compliance with financial and departmental policies.
Developing, processing and maintaining office policies, personnel procedures and administrative issues.
Experience with human resources management and human resource management software such as Oracle or Workday.
Experience with SharePoint or other online resource repositories.

Responsibilities

Human resource liaison for all facets of personnel administration.
Prepare and track reports for Councilmember office operating and payroll budgets.
Timecard management for the County Council.
Monitor and approve reimbursement request, purchase orders, and purchase card payments.
Manage the administrative support team and workflow.
Supervision and workload management of front office staff and their administrative functions.
Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures for administrative processes, such as onboarding and off boarding of staff.
Assist other Legislative Branch departments as needed for personnel transactions.
Manage special projects as assigned by the Deputy Director.
The Administrative Services Manager is a working manager position and is expected to contribute to and assist with the work of the Central Staff team as needed in addition to managing the work.
This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
The Administrative Services Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, and within an organizational structure focused on accountability, respect, and integrity.
Additionally, the person selected for this position is expected to help foster an inclusive workplace where all staff feel comfortable and respected and a person’s background, characteristics, beliefs, or life experiences do not negatively impact their work experience.