Program Manager

Prince George's County, Maryland; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government seeks an experienced supervisory professional to oversee community liaison, development, and social services initiatives across multiple programs. You will manage staff, budgets, and interagency collaborations while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and policies.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, public contact, and the ability to lead complex outreach efforts within a dynamic county health context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Service, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional, technical, analytical, and developmental work experience with at least one year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex community development work with independent judgment and initiative.
• Supervise and lead subordinate positions while coordinating with higher-level officials.
• Manage budgets and program expenditures for assigned projects.
• Maintain and audit staff caseloads using the electronic health record system.
• Represent the department at meetings and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Community liaison

Program management

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Prince George’s County provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About The Position

This is supervisory, professional principal work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may supervise but must lead subordinate positions. The complexity of major community development work assignments require the use of independent judgment, action, and initiative. Subject to extensive public contact, incumbents conduct a wide range of activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level position. Work performance is evaluated through conferences, completed reports, and overall contribution to the assigned program.

About The Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

• Performs complex principle professional community development work of the Community Case Management program and the Health Departments Collaborations with the Department of Social Services through the Temporary Cash Assistance Program, HB7 (The Integration of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Treatment Services Act) and SB512 (Children in Need of Assistance - Drug Exposed Newborns) in support of higher-level officials.
• Provides management of multiple programs, including personnel, expenditure planning, partnership initiation and maintenance, and client caseloads.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of a major and complex outreach activities or assignments from its initial inception to its ultimate completion in accordance with local, state and federal codes.
• Assists in the preparation and management of budgets for the program.
• Maintains and audit staff caseloads in EPIC, the electronic health record system used for all programs.
• Maintains strong working relationships with all ancillary and collaborating agencies, namely Department of Social Services.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports requested by higher authorities in support of the program.
• Reviews rules and regulations and seeks input from subordinates to ensure local, state and/or federal programs are being operated in compliance with established procedures and standards and recommends changes where appropriate.
• Represents the department/division at meetings.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional technical, analytical, and developmental work experience with at least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience providing case management services to adults who have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder.
• Experience using an electronic database.
• Experience working with community-based agencies/organizations to access resources/services for returning citizens.
• Licensed in at least one of the following areas:
  • LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
  • LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
  • LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
  • LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
  • LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 19-21, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 3003 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace