Administrative Services Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

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. The Administrative Services Manager (Manager III) is a professional level position responsible for providing essential administrative management services for both the elected Councilmembers' offices and central staff. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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. *Note: Offsite work, weekend and/or evening hours will be required as needed. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Supplemental Questions. Candidates must provide written responses to the following supplemental questions. Please limit your response to no more than 300 words per question. Why are you interested in the position of Administrative Services Manager at the County Council? Please describe your management and leadership style and philosophy. What do you consider to be two of your most notable and recent professional accomplishments that best predict your success in this position? How do you build and maintain a high-performing team? Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in personnel/human resources administration, administration management or business administration. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 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. Preferred criteria screening questions will be used pertaining: 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. Application Requirements for submission. interview preference criteria will be used pertaining: The applications of those who pass the required screening will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: Managing, leading, and developing staff and teams with at least two (2) years of recent supervisory 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. Working effectively with elected and appointed officials and other government officials. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Government