Assistant Director for Local General Administration

State of Maryland • Talbot, MD

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership and managerial support to the staff of the Talbot County Department of Social Services Local General Administration unit. The position is part of the executive staff of the agency and is expected to work in a dynamic and collaborative mode with all relevant stakeholders. The purpose of this position is to establish standards, goals and schedules for LGA, including all Fiscal Operations, Front Desk Operations, and Administrative Services, setting priorities and evaluating effectiveness of both staff and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
• Four years of experience administrative staff or professional work.
• Two years of supervising experience.
• One year of experience must have involved one or more of the following: overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit of employees, applying rules and regulations, developing policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with accounting & finance systems such as FMIS; developing and monitoring budgets in government agency.
• One year of experience working with procurement, fleet or facilities operations for a Local Dept
• One year of experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google (Docs, Sheets, etc.) including A.I. platforms such as Gemini or Copilot; Advanced skill level in MS Excel is a plus
• One year of experience managing and leading all DHS Compliance and Regulatory audit activities, such as OIG, and ensuring proper internal controls are in place.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and directs through supervision LGA staff to ensure maintenance and continuous improvement of program operations.
• Directs all automation activities to include compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Manages agency technology equipment inventory, maintenance and repair, coordination of excess property operations for Technology equipment as appropriate, supervises security monitoring program and the computer network specialist.
• Directs the fiscal operations of the agency to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and departmental regulations.
• Oversight of audit processes and responses.
• Annual fiscal closeouts, payroll operations, and FMIS fiscal activity of proper security and internal control.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental
• vision plans
• Personal Leave - six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - at least thirteen (13) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager