Program Manager Senior II
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 111484 - 173775
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Be a Catalyst for Marylands Future: Join the Department of Planning (MDP)! Do you envision a Maryland where vibrant sustainable communities thrive alongside natural treasures - and serve to provide new opportunities and economic prosperity Do you see the power of using data to inform the important decisions that impact Marylanders every day
Our team at MDP is seeking a passionate seasoned Chief of Operations skilled in the areas of budget and finance as well as general departmental operations to play a vital role in providing the guidance analysis and support that empowers our agency to thrive. The ideal candidate will utilize a strategic approach to lead our fiscal and operational processes. If youre ready to make a tangible difference in shaping the landscape and future of Maryland we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.
***This is a management service position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.***
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
20 E. Baltimore Street Suite 2000
Baltimore MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position is a member of the leadership team with day-to-day responsibility for managing the operations of the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) including but not limited to: finance operations accounting procurement information technology (IT) personnel and general office operations and functions The Chief of Operations ensures the compliance of all state and federal laws rules regulations policies and procedures and ensures that agency resources are appropriately utilized to meet all financial operational human resource and IT needs for MDP Headquarters the Maryland Historical Trust Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum and our regional offices in Frostburg Centreville and Salisbury. This position works with the Office Administrator to oversee all personnel matters and serves as the Appointing Authority for MDP which includes oversight and approvals of various human resource matters and fiscal approvals. The Chief of Operations must also be a strategic thinker who plays an important role in strategic planning workforce development planning and implementation oversight and measurement of those plans as well as identifying implementing overseeing and tracking performance improvement and quality improvement projects and initiatives. This includes the ability to review the agencys budget to offer projections to safeguard MDPs finances and maximize our funding. The Chief of Operations is not directly responsible for grant and pass-through funding maintenance but plays an integral role in ensuring these activities are completed with fidelity.
POSITION DUTIES
Operational and Resource Management - Serves as the Appointing Authority and oversees the
management of personnel services. Directs personnel processes and determines theorganizational staffing needs for departmental programs divisions and units. Providesprocesses and approvals for hiring practices of all classifications of employees in terms offunding availability and timetables in coordination with the MDP Executive Office and OfficeAdministrator. As Appointing Authority the Chief of Operations is charged with completing the
associated tasks regarding the appointment promotion transfer reassignment discipline andtermination of employees in MDP. The position is also responsible for the oversight of hiringpromotions reclassifications etc.The Chief of Operations develops and implements strategicplans to address needs including but not limited to reorganizations workforce planning trainingassessment and personnel policy development. This position develops and monitors overallcompliance for human resource matters with DBM legislative audits and DBM audits ofcompliance with standards and guidelines including serving as (or overseeing) the agencysEqual Opportunity Officer (EEO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Officer (ADA) and alsoensures the agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is updated and maintained withappropriate training tools in place. This position supervises the management of the agencysfleet vehicles. The Chief of Operations will supervise the Office Administrator for MDP.Budgetary and Financial Management - Manages all financial operations of the department.This includes not only budget general fund appropriations and projections - but also revenue
received as part of agency services to both public and private entities and pass-throughfunding.
This position is responsible for managing the agencys current year budget preparationof future fiscal budgets to include all related personnel procurement and staff managementdecisions and directs year end close out of budgetary matters. Oversee revenue forecaststarget projections completions and expenditure plans. Serves as the agencys chief fiscalpersonnel and compliance officer. Actively creates executes and manages the next fiscalyears budget from preparation through the defense of the budget to the Secretary of DBM theGovernor and the budget committees of the Maryland General Assembly. Negotiates andexecutes agency contracts and procurements. Serves as the primary contact for all Office ofLegislative Audits and compliance with DBM audits. This position supervises the head of theFinance unit within MDP who in turn supervises the full finance team.
Technology Oversight - Oversees and directs the information technology needs of thedepartment. Works closely with the head of the IT department to ensure the physical hardwaresoftware database processing networking and security needs of the staff are met. Thisposition will work closely with the IT team to develop projections of necessary tools for futurebudgetary needs and strategies. This position supervises the head of the IT department withinMDP who supervises the IT team.
Strategic Planning - Works closely with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to managemaintain and monitor MDPs Strategic Plan. This includes working with the Deputy Secretary toensure goals and performance indicators are being met. Additionally this position will assist inthe development of future strategic plans and KPIs. The Chief of Operations also oversees theagencys Managing for Results initiatives (MFRs) including organizing their developmentmonitoring and reporting results and strategizing for future goals and measurement systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: 5 years of experience as a fiscal and operational leader with 6 months experience in personnel matters
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of experience with FMIS
- Three years of experience in governmental operations as a lead or management level
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Required Experience:
Manager
