What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Services Manager (MLS Manager III, Grade M3) position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
WHO WE ARE
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 Country Council is committed to racial equity and social justice practices in all facets of its work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Under the leadership of a new Executive Director, the Office of the County Council is implementing an updated organizational structure. This position will work under the direction of the new Deputy Director for Operations.
Recruitment Timeline. Initial interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of June 23, 2025.
What You'll Be Doing
Human resource liaison for all facets of personnel administration.
- Prepare and track reports for Councilmember offices budgets.
- Timecard management for the County Council.
- Monitor and approve bills and purchase card payments.
- Manage the administrative support team and workflow.
- Supervision of front office staff.
- Develop and maintain office policies and procedures for personnel matters, 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 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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) responses to the supplemental questions listed below. The cover letter, resume, and responses to the questions should be attached as Word or PDF files. Candidates selected for consideration for this position may also be required to provide writing samples and/or complete a writing assessment at a later date.
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 approach decision-making when faced with conflicting priorities from multiple stakeholders – including elected officials, department/agency staff, and the public?
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications 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 supervisory experience
- Preparing and monitoring office budgets.
- 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.
PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) responses to the supplemental questions listed below. The cover letter, resume, and responses to the questions should be attached as Word or PDF files. Candidates selected for consideration for this position may also be required to provide writing samples and/or complete a writing assessment at a later date.
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 approach decision-making when faced with conflicting priorities from multiple stakeholders – including elected officials, department/agency staff, and the public?
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 - $149,704
