Salary : $76,742.00 - $122,603.00 Annually
Location : 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Chief Operating Officer Division
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/ :59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for the Administrative Specialist III, Grade 23, upon hire is $76,742 - $122,603.
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
The Montgomery County Health and Human Services (HHS) Fiscal Team is committed to providing top-tier administrative support to ensure our department runs smoothly. As an Administrative Specialist III, you will be a key player, acting as a liaison between various DHHS programs, our Fiscal team, the IT team, and the State's Department of Health.
We seek a candidate who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and an excellent communicator. Your ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and collaborate with different teams is crucial for this role.
Join us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community through effective and efficient administrative support. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
What You'll Be Doing
As an Administrative Specialist III, you will play a crucial role in acting as a liaison between various DHHS programs, our Fiscal team, the IT team, and the State's Department of Health.
DHHS P-Card Liaison:
Comprehensive management and administration of the department's procurement card (P-Card) program.
Ensure adherence to internal and external policies and regulations.
Support operational efficiency through effective P-Card program management.
Administrative Operations Coordination:
Plan and coordinate administrative operations across multiple service areas within DHHS.
Ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.
EMR Liaison:
Serve as the primary liaison for DHHS Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ensure seamless integration, training, and support across various staff groups.
Conduct EMR Admin User Training and EMR Training for Fiscal and Administrative Staff.
Staff Liaison:
Act as the staff liaison within the DHHS Fiscal team.
Foster collaboration and communication with State and Federal agencies as well as DHHS programs.
Ensure the smooth execution of administrative processes
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional administrative experience with Administrative Operations Coordination, Electronic Medical Health Records (EMR), Procurement Card (P-Card), and staff liaison with fiscal team and State and Federal Agencies as well as DHHS Programs.
Substitutions:
1. EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
2. EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are preferred criteria for this position. Applicants will be required to answer additional questions when filling out their application.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral
