Prince George's County
Deputy Director
Job Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, United States
Job Description
Salary: $104,594.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 08925
Department: Office of Procurement
Division: Office of Procurement
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Office of Procurement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Deputy Director, grade G35, in the Office of the Director.
About the Position
This is an exempt management level supervisory, professional, and administrative work performed in support of the Director. The incumbent assists the Director in the overall management, planning, and coordination of a diverse range of activities, operations, and staff to accomplish the departmental mission. Management and oversight are specific to Contract Administration & Procurement and Human Resources. Work is performed with a wide latitude for independent judgment and action under the general supervision of the Director. Work performance is evaluated based upon the achievement of agency goals and objectives. Employee maintains a valid driver's license less than 6 point.
About the Agency
The Office of Procurement was launched on July 1, 2024, and comprises three main divisions: the Office of Accountability, Business Services, and Office of Administrative Services. These divisions will house critical functions including Contract Compliance, Contract Administration & Procurement, and Supplier Development & Diversity, formerly managed under the Office of Central Services. The Office of Procurement will help foster transparency and efficiency in our procurement process every day while also providing a high impact means to promote equity. Through the new Office of Procurement, small, local, and minority-owned businesses are supported, creating new opportunities for our residents to work in and improve the community where they live.
Examples of Work
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information
Job Location: 1400 McCormick Drive, Largo, Maryland 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
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 EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible management level experience in a large government organization?
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
Do you possess at least seven (7) years of previous experience with contracting and procurement (cradle to grave management of contracts and acquisitions)?
07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
08
Do you have previous professional work experience administering and coordinating day-to-day operations of business operating divisions/departments?
09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
10
Are you willing and able to participate 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.
Required Question
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 08925
Department: Office of Procurement
Division: Office of Procurement
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
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.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Office of Procurement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Deputy Director, grade G35, in the Office of the Director.
About the Position
This is an exempt management level supervisory, professional, and administrative work performed in support of the Director. The incumbent assists the Director in the overall management, planning, and coordination of a diverse range of activities, operations, and staff to accomplish the departmental mission. Management and oversight are specific to Contract Administration & Procurement and Human Resources. Work is performed with a wide latitude for independent judgment and action under the general supervision of the Director. Work performance is evaluated based upon the achievement of agency goals and objectives. Employee maintains a valid driver's license less than 6 point.
About the Agency
The Office of Procurement was launched on July 1, 2024, and comprises three main divisions: the Office of Accountability, Business Services, and Office of Administrative Services. These divisions will house critical functions including Contract Compliance, Contract Administration & Procurement, and Supplier Development & Diversity, formerly managed under the Office of Central Services. The Office of Procurement will help foster transparency and efficiency in our procurement process every day while also providing a high impact means to promote equity. Through the new Office of Procurement, small, local, and minority-owned businesses are supported, creating new opportunities for our residents to work in and improve the community where they live.
Examples of Work
- The selected candidate will assist the Director in overall administration of each operating division or department pertaining to the business operations functions of the agency.
- Builds and maintain positive relationships with other government officials related to the business operations functions of the agency.
- Works effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Administers and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the business operating divisions/departments.
- Exercises technical management oversight for all operations, activities, programs, and projects accomplished within the agency.
- Assists the Director in developing comprehensive long and short-range strategies designed to achieve Departmental goals and objectives and establishes priorities as necessary to accomplish them.
- Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities as defined in the Personnel Law.
- Investigates and researches difficult and complex inquiries, problems, or complaints and initiates appropriate response to address/resolve them.
- Analyzes technical performance reports, correspondence, and contracts.
- Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the Director regarding areas of responsibility.
- Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the absence of the Director.
- Supports a culture of accountability, integrity, services excellence, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
- Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position descriptions, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
- Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible management level experience in a large government organization in the following areas: (1) knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Establish, implement and evaluate programmatic goals and objectives.
- Develop departmental policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing with agencies, consultants, departmental officials, employees, citizens and public/elected officials.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and report research findings and recommendations
- Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- It is desirable that the Applicant possesses a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least ten (10) years of management experience in the public sector, state or local government or other major enterprise entity, with knowledge of supplier, development and diversity, budget creation and management.
- At least seven (7) years' experience with contracting and procurement (cradle to grave management of contracts and acquisitions).
- At least seven (7) years in senior leadership, managerial or supervisory capacity, to include executive management experience knowledge of human resources best practices, finance, construction and procurement.
Additional Information
Job Location: 1400 McCormick Drive, Largo, Maryland 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- 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, if applicable.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- 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 EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Some college, but no degree completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or JD
- Doctorate/PHD
- Other
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible management level experience in a large government organization?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
Do you possess at least seven (7) years of previous experience with contracting and procurement (cradle to grave management of contracts and acquisitions)?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
08
Do you have previous professional work experience administering and coordinating day-to-day operations of business operating divisions/departments?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
10
Are you willing and able to participate 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.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Contact Information
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