Deputy Director for Family Services

Division Of Family Services Leadership

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; full benefits This professional leadership position within the Division of Family Services (DFS) under the direction of the Division Director is responsible for oversight of division operations, including fiscal management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. This position requires advanced analytical skills to implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen communication, and support the Division's mission. This position oversees the Frederick County Local Management Board (LMB). Through the LMB and community partners, DFS is responsible for building, coordinating, and managing a collaborative, outcome-based system of services and resources for children, youth, and families in Frederick County using an equity lens to address disparities. Supervision is given to professional and fiscal staff. Supervision is received from the Division Director of Family Services. For best consideration, submit your application by 4 : 00 p.m. Monday, September 22nd. NOTE : The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE : Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work / Life balance programs include : Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Ability to provide own transportation to other locations, as needed

Available for varied working days and hours, as needed

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include) :

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov