Posting number: 11051

Department: Department of Health

Division: Office of Administration

Job classification: Associate Director-G

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Planning and Development, Management

Summary

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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 Prince George's County Government Health Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill an Associate Director position, grade G33, within its Office of Administration.

About the Position:
The Associate Director is a supervisory management role overseeing the planning, organization, and direction of a major bureau/equivalent within a County department, office, or agency. Incumbents are responsible for assisting the Director/Deputy Director in managing and supervising all departmental programs and activities, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of agency operations. The Associate Director also plays a key role in
fostering positive relationships, resolving issues, and providing leadership and training to support team development and ensure the successful delivery of services. This role operates with considerable autonomy, requiring extensive knowledge of the agency’s administrative procedures and the ability to handle complex assignments with minimal supervision.

About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of duties

Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate positions as defined in Personnel Law including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Collaborates with direct reports to establish annual goals and objectives, providing ongoing guidance and feedback to support staff professional development.
Coordinates the implementation of new procedures in a division and across other departments within the County government.
Provides management level administrative support and strategic guidance to the Director/Deputy Director in developing organizational goals and objectives, as well as developing general and specific methods and programs necessary for the achievement of those goals.
Attends meetings involving administrative policy and procedure implementation; and resolves administrative problems in the assignment/functional area through interaction with other departments and agencies.
Uses automated systems and 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or field closely related to assignment/functional area.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in related functional area; with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered; however, there is no substitution for the required supervisory experience.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Public Health or Public Administration.
Familiarity with Management and Procurement.
ARIBA system experience.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Supplemental information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: November 17 - 19, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

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.
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.

Associate Director

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