Manager Of Special Services

Richland County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking a strong public administration leader to oversee operations, budgeting, and community services.

The role directs the Litter Control Program, coordinates with state agencies, and ensures compliance with policies, hiring and disciplinary actions, and staff training. A bachelor's degree and six years of leadership experience are required; SLE Class III certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business, management or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares internal correspondence for Council Action and Ordinances.
• Manages Homeowner’s Association Community Clean Sweeps.
• Organizes and conducts Annual Beautification Conference for community leaders and citizens.
• Interviews and recommends hires, promotions and discharge of employees.
• Directs Litter Control Program using 30+ offender-employees.
• Liaison with state and local agencies and the public.
• Coordinates Employment Monitoring Program through court orders.
• Raises public awareness of County services through meetings and training.
• Develops and manages annual budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy enforcement

Liaison/communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business, or related field

Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Prepares internal correspondence for Council Action and Ordinances.
• Manages Homeowner’s Association Community Clean Sweeps.
• Organizes and conducts Annual Beautification Conference for community leaders and citizens.
• Interviews and recommends hires, promotions and discharge of employees.
• Directs Litter Control Program using 30 or more offender-employees.
• Liaison with the State Litter Coordinator, State Health Department, State Highway Division, State Division of Corrections, and Sheriff’s Department, Magistrate Courts, Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and the public.
• Coordinates and supervises Employment Monitoring Program through the Magistrate Court System court orders for violators to complete community services in lieu of a jail sentence.
• Liaison to local Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate.
• Reports attendance and performance on inmates and offender-employees to court systems and outside agencies where errors could be of great liability.
• Manages and train staff on work related to setting up and programming voting machines, ground maintenance, managing County surplus and providing labor support to other County Departments.
• Manages emergencies and uncontrollable acts of inmates, community service, and offender-employees, which include contacting law enforcement agencies, emergency personnel, and transporting offender-employees to an emergency facility when required.
• Raises public awareness of County services through community meetings, conferences and training sessions.
• Develops and manages annual budget.
• Develops and enforces program policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and standards of quality and safety of employees and general public.
• Enforces rules and regulations of removing and disposing of signs on County right-of-ways.
• May attend Criminal Justice Academy to be become certified Class III Special Law Enforcement (SLE) officer to enforce litter ordinances and procedures.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business, management or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Preferred relevant agency certification / license from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy as a Class III Special Law Enforcement (SLE) officer.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires six years of leadership experience.

Compensation Minimum: $62,509.27

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.