Senior Administrative Analyst - Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services

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 is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 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 out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 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 policy making.

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

• 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.

Manages and coordinates the administration of fiscal, human resources, and administrative functions for the Bureau of Environmental Services. Supervises administrative and clerical staff; develops and administers the operating budget for a large Maintenance and Operations group; monitors compliance with established policies and procedures; recommends and develops new or improved operational methods; conducts research projects and prepares a variety of complex reports.

$41.25 - $46.48
$85,796 - $96,685

Performs advanced professional level administrative work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes the analysis and coordination of complex administrative matters; researching, reviewing, and analyzing legislative, budget, personnel, purchasing and policy issues; and supervising one or more major functional office programs or activities. Other duties may be assigned. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Manage a variety of administrative functions:
  Personnel, Purchasing, Accounting/Budget, Correspondence, Training, etc.
• Develop operating budget consistent with Bureau's objectives and plans. Administer approved budget, monitor and analyze expenditures and trends.
• Assist in development of Capital Budget.
• Conduct research and analytical studies, prepare a variety of reports, charts, graphs, tables that include cost analysis, comparative financial data, and informational data to support findings.
• Coordinate the collection and preparation of operational reports on budget, expenditures, time, attendance, etc.
• Provide guidance to the Bureau on County’s and Department’s Policies and Procedures.
• Analyze, develop, and update administrative, functional or operational methods for consistency with County, Departmental, and Bureau policy.
• Manage and oversee Human Resource functions for the Bureau to include but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, personnel actions, workman’s compensation, FMLA, and payroll.
• Manage and oversee all fiscal functions for the Bureau to include but not limited to, procurement, accounts payable, contracts, and agreements.
• Oversee Administrative Staff to provide customer service to the citizens of Howard County.
• Review and prepare official correspondence.
• Assesses existing work processes, prepares recommendations for implementation of new or improved methods, procedures, or…