Executive Director, Central Administrative Services

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission invites applications for the Chief Administrative Officer. This executive role leads Central Administrative Services and sets standards for finance, HR, IT, and operations across two counties.

The CAO will partner with the General Counsel, the Secretary-Treasurer, and department leaders to modernize processes, ensure fiduciary alignment, and advance a service-oriented culture while upholding merit system rules and union protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in public administration, business, finance, HR, or related field.
• At least 14 years of senior leadership experience across administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Advance a service-oriented culture across Central Administrative Services.
• Establish accountability across finance, procurement, HR, IT and related functions.
• Standardize and consolidate service delivery across the Commission.
• Create a strategic planning framework for the future.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic planning

Public sector governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission invites applications for the Chief Administrative Officer. This executive role leads Central Administrative Services and sets standards for finance, HR, IT, and operations across two counties.

The CAO will partner with the General Counsel, the Secretary-Treasurer, and department leaders to modernize processes, ensure fiduciary alignment, and advance a service-oriented culture while upholding merit system rules and union protections.