Job Description

Posting number: 27-00005

Department: Public Works

Division: DPW - Admin Services Division

Job classification: Fiscal Manager II- Public Works, Office of the Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Public Works

Summary

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2026, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 113 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 165 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is the central position with the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Management of The Department compilation of the Capital & Operating Budget on an annual basis. Other principal duties are in conjunction with the implementation of the budgets as well as related administrative and operational responsibilities of the Director's Office.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs management and advanced level financial administrative work under general supervision from an administrative superior. Work includes planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of a major financial bureau or assisting in the operational and administrative management of the Budget office; resolving major program problems; and developing, evaluating and implementing financial and budgeting programs and procedures.

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*.

Examples of duties

Principal role in the development of the annual operating and capital budget.

Capital Budget Development and Management:

• Three (3) separate, consecutive budgets documents prior to Council ratification and distribution.
• Reviewing budget requests for alignment with policy and management goals.
• Assisting in budget development discussions related to funding sources and allocation limits.
• Operating the computerized budget system controlling security, data availability, performing final rollovers and resolving program problems.
• Maintaining historical budget records including supporting statistics and documentation.

Agency Support and Coordination:

• Providing guidelines or assistance to other County agencies and Department leadership for creating or editing requests or corresponding transfers of appropriation.
• Coordinating department budget input efforts throughout all phases of capital budget development.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with departments, the revenue manager, and the Budget Administrator.

Data and Systems Management:

• Auditing input data for format and completeness, and coordinating these department budget input efforts through each phase of the budget development.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of computer systems; hardware, networks and software (e.g. databases, spread sheets, etc.) to facilitate the creation, analysis, editing of the budget and related documents.
• Assisting in evaluating, testing, and implementing new systems; providing recommendations for operational improvements.

Committee and Administrative Support:

• Serving as Secretary of the Consultant Selection Committee and/or other team/committee related to overall role.
• Performing research and procedural analysis or other related assignments as directed.
• Providing recommendations for improving operations and assists in evaluating, testing and implementing new systems.

General Duties:

• Performing other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Department of Public Works financial staff including supervising the three (3) positions in the Director’s Office.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), twelve (12) credits in accounting courses and experience with COGNOS or similar budget management program(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.