Deputy Associate Director

Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team!

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.

Applicant Limit Notice:
Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing key management-level, administrative, and technical work in conjunction with the administration of the CED and its programs. The incumbent will be tasked with assisting with developing and monitoring organizational structures, improving management methods, overseeing multiple programs, conducting research on best practices for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, and managing projects related to the major utility mergers.

• Identifies and resolves problems related to financial, personnel, and material requirements.
• Develops budget estimates and justifications; ensures that funding is used in accordance with operating budgets.
• May supervise a major operating bureau/division.
• Counsels management in developing and monitoring sound organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures, and ensures effective use of human resources, monies, and materials.
• Collaborates with personnel representatives in resolving management problems that result from changes in work and which significantly impact jobs and employees.
• Advises and assists in negotiating contracts, agreements, and cooperative agreements with other government agencies in which the County is involved.
• Serves as special project coordinator of various County programs or projects; evaluates various alternatives and recommends optimum solutions to management.
• Responds to the most complex requests for information.
• Confers with local, state and federal government officials on the effect of proposed and existing programs in the County.
• Originates detailed reports and correspondence for signature of senior management staff.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental activities involving management level, professional, and administrative generalist work performed in conjunction with the administration of a major program within a department.

Job Location:

1801 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or visit their website at .

Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace