Posting number: 2026-00419
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Children Youth and Family Services Division
Job classification: Administrative Specialist III
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Social Services, Management, Professional, Paraprofessional, Human Services, Customer Service, Business, Office and Administrative Support, Program Management
Please note The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 to $125,915, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Come and work with the Community Action Agency Team! The Montgomery County Community Action Agency (MCCAA), the locally legislated anti-poverty agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking high-initiative and detail-oriented systems thinking candidate to serve as the fiscal and administrative lead for the agency. The strongest candidate will demonstrate the ability to drive fiscal tasks for a $3M operational budget with close to $800,000 in state grant funds. Additionally, the ideal candidate possesses the ability to support development of fiscal and operational policies and systems for MCCAA and its programs, manage special projects, records management and data support, while serving as direct support to the Senior Administrator. This position will also provide backup fiscal and administrative support to the Office Services Coordinator staff who are on leave.
The position serves as the fiscal and administrative lead; this position does not directly supervise staff but instead provides project leadership, upholds process and procedural accountability and coordination across internal/external stakeholders within DHHS, the state Department of Housing and Community Development, and the non-profit dominated Maryland State Community Action partnership.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional administrative experience related to program budget, fiscal, and grants management projects.
Substitutions:
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Preferred Criteria:
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:
Interview selection will be based on the following interview preference criteria:
We pursue the common good by working for and with Montgomery County’s diverse community members to provide:
* A Responsive and Accountable County Government
* Affordable Housing in an Inclusive Community
* An Effective and Efficient Transportation Network
* Children Prepared to Live and Learn
* Healthy and Sustainable Communities
* Safe Streets and Secure Neighborhoods
* A Strong and Vibrant Economy
* Vital Living for All of Our Residents
As dedicated public servants, the employees of the Montgomery County government strive to embody in our work these essential values:
* Collaboration
* Inclusiveness
* Knowledge
* Competence
* Innovation
* Respect for the Individual
* Fiscal Prudence
* Integrity
* Transparency
