Deputy Associate Director

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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Department:
Department of the Environment
Position:
Deputy Associate Director (Administrative Specialist 2G) Grade G31
Division:
Strategic and Administrative Services Division

The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Associate Director of the Strategic and Administrative Services Division. Responsibilities include providing key management-level, administrative, and technical work in conjunction with the administration of the Department’s operational functions (budget, IT, HR, contracts and grants). The incumbent will assist with developing and monitoring organizational structures, improving management methods, overseeing multiple sections, conducting research on best practices for various administrative services, and overall contract and grant management.

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Core services include clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); waste collection (Resource Recovery Division);

sustainability services (Sustainability Division); and pet adoption, animal holding facility management, pet licensing, cruelty investigations and humane outreach (Animal Services Division).

• Support the Associate Director in day‑to‑day oversight of administrative divisions, including Budget/Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Grants & Contract Management.
• Serve as acting authority in the Associate Director’s absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision‑making.
• Coordinate cross‑divisional initiatives, workflows, and communication to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal governance requirements.

• Assist in the development, review, and monitoring of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze financial reports, forecasts, and expenditure trends to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Review and approve procurement requests, budget modifications, and financial transactions within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with program managers to ensure fiscal accountability and adherence to budgetary controls.

• Work with HR staff on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, onboarding, and position management.
• Assist in addressing employee relations issues, performance management, and training needs.
• Ensure departmental compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and organizational standards.
• Help develop initiatives that promote employee engagement, professional development, and workplace culture.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to identify technology needs, system improvements, and cybersecurity priorities.
• Support the implementation of new systems, software, and data‑management tools.
• Monitor IT service delivery, user support issues, and technology projects to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist in developing technology policies and ensuring alignment…