| Location | Rockville, MD |
| Salary | $132,732–$230,261 Per Year |
COO/Deputy Director (Manager I,) Grade M1
Salary
$132,732.00 - $230,261.00 Annually
Location
101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-00498
Department
Department of General Services
Division
DGS 36 Director
Opening Date
08/27/2026
Closing Date
9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $132,732 to $230,261, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of General Services (DGS) is comprisedof many diverse functions sharing a common and critical mission: providing service to Montgomery County departments and offices that enable them to serve the public. Our success is measured by how we help others succeed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Government, Department of General Services (DGS), seeks a highly skilled and experienced individual with a solid executive level background to manage the day-to-day service operations of the Division of Facilities Management, Division of Fleet Management, Human Capital Management, Contract Services, County Print & Mail Services, Records Management and Archives, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance.
This position is a de-facto member of the Climate Ambassadors group, specifically due to the management of the Countys facilities. This ancillary task does require meeting at least quarterly, providing input, and follow-through on certain initiatives.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public. DFM consists of Facilities Management, Engineering Services, Maintenance Repairs, Building Renovations and Inspection Services. DFM is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all agencies and offices. We are committed to planning, developing and maintaining a safe, sustainable and high-quality working environment for Montgomery County residents and employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)s initiatives requiring physical project management and implementation are developed, managed, and executed via the Division of Facilities Management.
The Division of Fleet Management is an integral part of the Department of General Services and provides all administrative, public safety and transit services vehicle maintenance for the Montgomery County, MD government. With customer mobility as our theme, Fleet Management owns and operates one of the largest government vehicle fleets in the State of Maryland consisting of 4,361 vehicles. These vehicles serve the transportation needs of five County business groups that represent 30 individual departments.
The Central Duplicating, Imaging, Archiving, & Mail Services program provides timely and efficient document management to County Government through high-speed digital printing services; desktop and electronic publishing; high-speed color digital printing; full-service bindery; large format and banner printing; digital imaging; and electronic and physical archiving of County records in accordance with state and federal guidelines and regulations. The program administers and manages the countywide paper and copier contracts. A full-service mail operation processes all classes of incoming, interoffice, and outgoing mail to the U.S. Postal Service and County departments and agencies.
The Division of Central Services provides oversight and direction for the preparation and monitoring of the Operating and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budgets for the Department; payment processing; and oversight of all personnel activities. The Division of Central Services also handles administration of the day-to-day operations of the Department including direct service delivery, training, and oversight of procurement and contract management for the Department.
What Youll Be Doing
The Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer, will provide substantial input and influence on policy to the department director, County Council, the County Executive, other County departments and the public. Regular contacts will include elected or appointed officials of the County government and more frequent contact with their staff as well as representatives and key staff of special interest groups, non-profits, local community and business officials, and Federal, State, and regional local government elected officials and managers regarding matters relevant to the programs and services managed by the Department.
A primary objective for this position will be creating and implementing the Montgomery County Climate Change Action Plan. The successful candidate will have experience pursuing federal and state grants addressing fleet, facility, infrastructure and environmental grants. The position oversees the Equipment Management Operations Center (EMOC) Emergency Plan and acts as lead during emergency responses that require DGS involvement.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
The duties will include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in local and state government, procurement and contract administration, facility management, fleet management, four (4) years of which were in a management or executive capacity, specifically executive level management and leadership, budget management, planning and administration, operations management, and policy administration.
Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exert considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in local and state government, procurement and contract administration, facility management, and fleet management do you have?
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Explain the nature of each experience and how each has benefitted from those prior.
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How many years of experience do you have in management or in an executive capacity, specifically executive level management and leadership, budget management, planning and administration, operations management, and policy administration?
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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Explain how your education, together with your experience, has qualified you for this position.
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Have you served as a Chief Operating Officer or in an equivalent executive leadership role within a public-sector, private sector and/or non-profit organization?
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Explain the experience you have serving as a Chief Operating Officer or in an equivalent executive leadership role within a public sector, private sector and/or non-profit organization. If no experience, type N/A.
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Have you led or managed large, diverse operational divisions such as facilities management, fleet management, public contract services and budgeting, and capital construction?
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Explain the experience you have leading or managing large, diverse operational divisions such as facilities management, fleet management, public contract services and budgeting, and capital construction. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience managing or supervising unionized employees, including supporting collective bargaining processes or resolving labor-related matters?
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Explain the experience you have managing or supervising unionized employees, including supporting collective bargaining processes or resolving labor-related matters. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience developing or implementing large-scale strategic plans or organizational vision initiatives that align with leadership priorities (such as Climate Action Plans)?
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Explain the experience you have in developing or implementing large-scale strategic plans or organizational vision initiatives that align with leadership priorities (such as Climate Action Plans). If no experience, type N/A.
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Have you served as a primary representative or advisor to executive or elected officials, including providing policy guidance or presenting program recommendations?
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Explain the experience you have serving as a primary representative or advisor to executive or elected officials, including providing policy guidance or presenting program recommendations . If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience directing and managing ADA compliance across a large portfolio in small and large facilities?
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Explain the experience you have directing and managing ADA compliance across a large portfolio in small and large facilities. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience leading initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in a large municipal organization, including buildings and/or fleet?
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Explain the experience you have leading initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in a large municipal organization, including buildings and/or fleet. If not experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience overseeing or managing multi-million-dollar operating or capital budgets, including grant-funded projects?
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Explain the experience you have overseeing or managing multi-million-dollar operating or capital budgets, including grant-funded projects. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience providing mentorship or supporting employee professional, technical, trade and personal development?
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Explain the experience you have providing mentorship or supporting employee professional, technical, trade and personal development. If no experience, type N/A.
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000