What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator for Office of Community Partnerships-(Human Services Manager I)-DCRS position at Howard County?
Howard County:
Conveniently, located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Howard County, Maryland is seeking a professional, dynamic, and creative individual to lead the Office of Community Partnerships within its Department of Community Resources and Services.
The Administrator is an executive exempt (at-will) position that reports to the Director of the Department of Community Resources and Services.
The Department seeks a leader with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, who is an innovative and creative thinker with the ability to set and articulate a vision for the office.
The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; and knowledge of issues effecting vulnerable populations including issues of poverty, and human service safety-net programs. This position oversees grantmaking and funding activities including: developing grant applications and grant agreements, providing technical assistance, engaging the community, developing performance and outcome measurements, and completing reporting requirements. Works across the Department of Community Resources & Services to collaborate, align, and maximize impact of grant dollars. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of building systems, processes, and relationships that facilitate strategic and efficient grantmaking and administration. This position is part of the Department's senior leadership team and will collaborate across population areas to achieve priority outcomes in the community.
Howard Count is located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD with a residential population of approximately 310,000 citizens. The County's main population center, Columbia/Ellicott City, MD has been ranked by Money magazine among the top ten best places to live for the past decade. The County's school system is highly ranked in the state and its library system is ranked in the top one percent of the nation's libraries.
Applicants seeking to serve a county rich in diversity and quality of life are encouraged to apply.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$44.79 - $86.31
$93,155 - $121,969
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs management and advanced level human services work under executive level direction. Work includes directing the activities of an office or agency providing human services in such areas as consumer protection, workforce development or community partnerships. Work includes establishing and implementing programs and procedures; planning, preparing and monitoring budgets; supervising and training staff; and maintaining liaison with outside agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develop, articulate, and implement a vision for the Office of Community Partnerships; provide overall strategic direction; and set and priorities for Office within context of Department and community.
- Serve as member of the Departments senior leadership team, contributing to strategic direction and goal implementation.
- Serve as a member of the Departments senior leadership team in fulfilling its County Emergency Management functions.
- Provide overall coordination of strategic community initiatives to reduce poverty and promote individual and family self-sufficiency.
- Evaluate community needs; demographic, social, and programmatic trends; and effectiveness of all initiatives.
- Maintain an awareness and understanding of best/promising practices related to vulnerable populations at the local, state, and national levels.
- Foster innovation in program planning service delivery, and collaboration.
- Provide overall management of all functions of the Office including hiring, training, evaluation and supervision.
- Oversee fiscal responsibilities of the Office including developing annual budget with strategic priorities; monitoring spending, expenses, and revenue; ensuring compliance with requirements set by external funding sources; overseeing development of grant proposals.
- Oversee the management of the County's Community Service Partnerships (CSP) grants to human service nonprofits.
- Oversee the management of the Opioid Restitution and Community Reinvestment and Repair Funds.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external community stakeholders needed to implement strategies.
- Participate in activities related to Emergency Management as requested, including work outside normal business hours.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; and human service experience or public administration, public policy, behavioral sciences, or related field.
- Management and supervisory experience required.
- Possess the ability to conduct research and analysis, and strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to use a variety of technological tools and programs in completing daily responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population.
- Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management and spreadsheet applications necessary.
- Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Salary : $93,155 - $121,969
