What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Early Intervention Services (Manager 3) Grade M3 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $95,788 - 132,671
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 meets 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 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
Early Childhood Services is currently recruiting for an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as Manager overseeing our Early Intervention Program. This role is perfect for an innovative professional passionate about supporting children and families, with expertise in program oversight, grant management, and inter-agency coordination. A major component of this role involves serving as the lead agency for the Infants and Toddlers Grant, where you’ll collaborate closely with the public school system and manage a dedicated team to deliver high-quality services. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood development, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader with a strong commitment to equity, collaboration, and strategic thinking to manage and enhance the Early Intervention Program:
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Early Childhood Education in field of Early Intervention.
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.
License
Master's Degree in Special Education or related field (Early Childhood Educ, Social Work, Family Studies)
5 years demonstrated experience leading teams and supervising staff
5 years demonstrated experience managing a program
3 years demonstrated experience coordinating with external partners to enhance service delivery
#ZR
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@montgomerycountymd.gov . 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.
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $95,788 - 132,671
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 meets 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 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
Early Childhood Services is currently recruiting for an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as Manager overseeing our Early Intervention Program. This role is perfect for an innovative professional passionate about supporting children and families, with expertise in program oversight, grant management, and inter-agency coordination. A major component of this role involves serving as the lead agency for the Infants and Toddlers Grant, where you’ll collaborate closely with the public school system and manage a dedicated team to deliver high-quality services. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood development, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader with a strong commitment to equity, collaboration, and strategic thinking to manage and enhance the Early Intervention Program:
- Program Oversight: Serve as the lead agency representative for the Infants and Toddlers Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and equitable access to early intervention services for families in Montgomery County.
- Leadership and Team Management: Supervise program managers and staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team and advancing equity-focused policies.
- Grant Management: Oversee a $6 million grant, including grant writing, administration, and compliance monitoring, to ensure program sustainability and effectiveness.
- Strategic Planning and Data Use: Analyze data to inform program operations, drive improvements, and align efforts with organizational goals.
- Partnership and Collaboration: Coordinate with Montgomery County Public Schools and other partners to enhance service delivery and achieve shared objectives.
- Representation and Advocacy: Act as a liaison for DHHS at local and state levels within the early care and education space, driving results and promoting the program's mission.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Early Childhood Education in field of Early Intervention.
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.
License
- Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Master's Degree in Special Education or related field (Early Childhood Educ, Social Work, Family Studies)
5 years demonstrated experience leading teams and supervising staff
5 years demonstrated experience managing a program
3 years demonstrated experience coordinating with external partners to enhance service delivery
#ZR
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@montgomerycountymd.gov . 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.
Salary : $95,788 - $132,671
