Administrative Services Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

Administrative Services Manager (Manager III), Grade M3

Salary

$101,474.00 - $179,619.00 Annually

Location

100 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00454

Department

County Council

Division

CCL 01 Council Central Staff

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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About the Position

The anticipated salary range on hire for this position is $101,474 - $179,619, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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.

The Montgomery County Council's synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts and residents on a wide range of issues such as budgeting, legislation and land use decisions. Join an organization with a commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of more than one million residents as we govern for today and plan for the future. The Office of the County Council is committed to racial equity and social justice practices in all facets of its work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of the County Council is seeking an Administrative Services Manager (Manager III). This Administrative Services Manager position will work as part of the Council's Central Staff - which is the non-partisan, professional staff team responsible for ensuring that the Council meets its budgetary, legislative, land-use, public health, and oversight responsibilities. This position will work under the direction of the Deputy Director for Operations.

What Youll Be Doing

The Administrative Services Manager (Manager III) is a professional level position responsible for providing essential administrative management services for both the elected Councilmembers offices and central staff. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Human resource liaison for all facets of personnel administration.
• Prepare and track reports for Councilmember office operating and payroll budgets.
• Timecard management for the County Council.
• Monitor and approve reimbursement request, purchase orders, and purchase card payments.
• Manage the administrative support team and workflow.
• Supervision and workload management of front office staff and their administrative functions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures for administrative processes, such as onboarding and off boarding of staff.
• Assist other Legislative Branch departments as needed for personnel transactions.
• Manage special projects as assigned by the Deputy Director.

The Administrative Services Manager is a working manager position and is expected to contribute to and assist with the work of the Central Staff team as needed in addition to managing the work. This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

The Administrative Services Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, and within an organizational structure focused on accountability, respect, and integrity. Additionally, the person selected for this position is expected to help foster an inclusive workplace where all staff feel comfortable and respected and a person's background, characteristics, beliefs, or life experiences do not negatively impact their work experience.

• Note: Offsite work, weekend and/or evening hours will be required as needed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) responses to the supplemental questions listed below. Applications that do not have all documents and answer all supplemental questions will not be considered for an interview. The cover letter, resume, and responses to the questions should be attached as Word or PDF files within your application. Candidates selected for consideration for this position may also be required to provide writing samples and/or complete a writing assessment at a later date.

Supplemental Questions. Candidates must provide written responses to the following supplemental questions. Please limit your response to no more than 300 words per question.

• Why are you interested in the position of Administrative Services Manager at the County Council?
• Please describe your management and leadership style and philosophy.
• What do you consider to be two of your most notable and recent professional accomplishments that best predict your success in this position?
• How do you build and maintain a high-performing team?

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in personnel/human resources administration, administration management or business administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence when required for job-related duties.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preferred criteria screening questions will be used pertaining:

• Managing, leading, and developing staff and teams with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Working effectively with elected and appointed officials and other government officials.
• Human Resources experience.
• Application Requirements for submission.

interview preference criteria will be used pertaining:

The applications of those who pass the required screening will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Managing, leading, and developing staff and teams with at least two (2) years of recent supervisory experience
• Preparing, monitoring, and forecasting office budgets.
• Providing oversight and approval of bill payments and purchase card transactions, in compliance with financial and departmental policies.
• Working effectively with elected and appointed officials and other government officials.
• Developing, processing and maintaining office policies, personnel procedures and administrative issues.
• Experience with human resources management and human resource management software such as Oracle or Workday.
• Experience with SharePoint or other online resource repositories.

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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. 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 applicants 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 Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

MQ Question MANAGER III (000112)

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

02

MQ Question CCL Manager III (000112)

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class C drivers license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

03

MQ Question CCL MANAGER III (000112)

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in personnel/human resources administration, administration management or business administration?

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7 Years Experience
• 8 Years Experience
• 9+ Years Experience

04

PC - Do you have two or more years of experience as a supervisor?

• Yes
• No

05

PC - Please indicate the position(s) where you were a supervisor.

06

PC - Do you have experience working with elected and appointed officials and other government officials?

• Yes
• No

07

PC - Please indicate the position(s) where you have worked with elected and appointed officials and other government officials.

08

PC - Choose the best response regarding your Human Resources experience:

• I have limited experience in recruitment, hiring and training. I am somewhat familiar with current practices and have received minimal training.
• I follow existing policies with regards to recruitment, hiring and training; and under supervision, perform administrative tasks related to recruitment, hiring and training. I review position descriptions, vacancy announcements, schedule interviews and/or provide information about employee training.
• I handle routine human resources duties for an organization with recruitment and hiring actions by drafting position descriptions and vacancy announcements, coordinating staff onboarding and offboarding activities; informing staff about training requirements and organizing, compiling and proving information in these areas to supervisors and managers.
• I coordinate and execute recruitment, selection and training efforts for an organization; ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and best practices in hiring and coordinate with supervisors, managers and senior management staff involved in recruitment, selection and training process. Prepare position descriptions, vacancy announcements, candidate assessments and job offers. Collect and analyze training data and report on training compliance.

09

PC - Did you provide a cover letter and answer the supplemental questions for submission?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr