State of Maryland · 1 month ago
Deputy Secretary of Administration DEP SECY DEPT PUB SAFETY & CORR SER
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking a Deputy Secretary of Administration to lead various administrative functions. The role involves overseeing procurement, financial services, human resources, and other operations while collaborating with executive leadership on fiscal matters and policy implementation.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Operations, Assistant Secretaries, Chief of Staff and Agency Heads on matters involving fiscal, procurement, real estate operations, internal auditing, inmate grievances, labor relations, and human resources
Provide expert knowledge and guidance to Executive Leadership concerning statutes, policies, and procedures relating to financial and personnel matters
Direct and manage the preparation and administration of the Department’s $1.7 billion budget based on the priorities of the Secretary
Represent the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in the offices of the Governor, General Assembly and in meetings with the American Correctional Association and National Institute of Corrections
Maintain a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; assures accountability with minimum interference to service delivery
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Eight (8) years of senior management experience in procurement, finance, auditing or accounting to include managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets
Candidates may substitute additional experience as outlined above on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education
A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience
Preferred
Previous experience managing budgets and procurement operations for a correctional agency
Previous experience overseeing human resource functions for an organization
Previous experience coordinating and overseeing internal auditing and investigation procedures
Previous experience in lease management
Working knowledge and/or experience with Maryland's legislative and budget processes and procedures
Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills
Knowledge and/or previous experience utilizing the State Financial Management Information System(FMIS)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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