Asst. Director, Local Administration & Operations

Maryland AG; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in Maryland is seeking a senior administrator to lead the Talbot County Local General Administration unit. You will guide fiscal operations, front desk administration, and IT functions while working with executive staff to set priorities and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, policy development, and interdepartmental collaboration, with opportunities for telework as noted in benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
• Four years of administrative staff or professional work experience; two years in a supervisory role; one year overseeing operations, applying rules, and developing policies.
• Experience with FMIS and budgeting in a government setting is preferred; strong skills in MS Excel and office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct LGA staff to maintain and improve program operations.
• Direct all automation activities ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage agency technology inventory, maintenance, and security monitoring; supervise IT staff.
• Direct fiscal operations to ensure compliance with regulations; oversee audits and responses.
• Oversee annual fiscal closeouts, payroll operations, and FMIS activity with strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set standards, goals, and schedules for LGA.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Documentation & policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

FMIS

Microsoft Office

Google Docs/Sheets

AI platforms (Gemini, Copilot)

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in Maryland is seeking a senior administrator to lead the Talbot County Local General Administration unit. You will guide fiscal operations, front desk administration, and IT functions while working with executive staff to set priorities and monitor performance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, policy development, and interdepartmental collaboration, with opportunities for telework as noted in benefits.