Nature of Work

Examples of Duties

• Pursue funding from Federal and State sources as well as foundations to bring resources into Harford County that address substance abuse.
• Work in conjunction with the Federal and State authorities, Director, Deputy Directors and others who are directly involved in the allocation, oversight and dissemination of opioid recovery settlement funds and monies received from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (e.g. “cannabis funds”).
• Manage the progress of Federal, State and other grants (as applies) to meet the goals of the grant set by Federal and State agencies as well as foundations. Prepare and approve required progress and financial reports.
• Develop and execute the local county operating budget to meet the goals and objectives set by the County Executive to meet the mission of his administration.
• Represent Harford County Government at meetings that address substance abuse and public safety issues in the county.
• Provide input to the County Executive Office on pending legislation.
• Make presentations to the public and government officials in an Administrator capacity.
• Respond to public inquiries and internal messages.
• This position directly supervises ODCP staff. The Administrator makes recommendations on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluates work objectives, effectiveness of employees and recommends modifications to staffing patterns as needed.
• With the assistance of the County Law Department, supervises preparation and implementation of contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU) administered or having oversight by the Office of Drug Control Policy.
• Prepares/guides preparation of the County General Fund budgets, Capital budgets, and budgets submitted to State funding agencies. Monitors expenditures throughout year for compliance with budget. Determines if expenditures are within scope of various funding sources. Negotiates budget revisions with funding sources.
• Plans and implements public information campaigns covering topics pertaining to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Such campaigns may include media coverage, development of special publications supported by private public partnerships, staff outreach to community groups, public events and mass mailings.
• Oversees management of Agency's computerized information system.
• Provides technical assistance to subordinates in developing databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation documents.
• Oversees preparation of content for inclusion in the agency's Web Page and social media in collaboration with the Marketing division of the Department.
• Participates in joint planning activities with representatives of other divisions of the Department of Housing and Community Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting;
• Ability to be proactive and have a strong work ethic;
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • Management theories and principles;
  • Current issues surrounding alcohol and drug abuse and practice;
  • Budget and fiscal management;
  • Planning and grantsmanship techniques;
  • Applicable county, state and federal laws and service agencies and organizations;
  • Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work tactfully, professionally and effectively with the public to include internal departments, and outside agencies (federal, state, local);
• Ability to drive a county vehicle
• Ability to carrying out all assignments.
• Work is primarily sedentary in nature, with intermittent periods of walking and standing.

Notes

1. Additional related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. However, two (2) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity are required. Proof of college degree must be provided by selected candidate.
2. Additional experience as stated above may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. However, two (2) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity are required.
3. Selected candidate is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.