NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Department Head of Administrative Operations
Public Safety Training Facility - Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Department Head of Administrative Operations to manage the administrative and financial operations of the Division of Emergency Management. This role involves overseeing budgets, procurement, human resources processes, and strategic planning while supervising administrative staff.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Supervision of Grants Administrator, Fiscal Administrator, and Administrative Support Supervisor
Maintain the DEM Strategic Plan and Annual Report
Inventory/Asset Management
911 Board Disbursement Coordination
Responsible for developing grant, budget, finance, and administrative direction and goals
Maintains budget and accounting for three distinct budgets (10 Fund, Grants, and 911 Board Funding)
Ensures the Division’s budget aligns with the Director, CAO, and CE’s priorities. Is responsible for developing and championing the Division's Strategic Plan
Responsible for budget formulation and tracking for the entire Division, including grant funds, 911 board funds, and 10 funds
Oversees the identification and pursuit of grant funding opportunities for the Division of Emergency Management and the Division of Fire and Rescue Services
Develop Division-wide policy in the areas of Human Resources, Timekeeping, Procurement, Travel, and other relevant administrative matters
Develops the Division of Emergency Management Strategic Plan ensuring alignment with the CE’s Transition Plan, engages staff in working groups to implement the Strategic Plan, tracks the progress of objectives, and regularly reports on progress to the Division Director and Deputy Director
Sets goals for the Division’s grants, budget, procurement, HR, and administrative support teams that work with both Departments and the Division office in these areas
Sets internal policies that apply to all Division staff in the aforementioned areas. Moves resources within their area of supervision to meet priorities established by the Division Director and Deputy Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
Minimum 5 years progressively responsible work experience overseeing, directing, implementing, or managing an organization's administrative, financial, business, human resources, or budgetary operations
Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft 365
Possession of valid automobile operator's license
Note: A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirement of this position
Preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Public Administration (MPA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Current Project Management Professional Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification
Work experience managing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants
Administrative support work experience in Public Safety or Government
Work Experience in Emergency Operations Centers
10+ years of work experience in Human Resources or Fiscal Management
Benefits
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
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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