The Frederick County Aging and Independence Division provides services and programs to older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and their families. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve through community connections to services, programs, and resources, with a goal of ensuring that Frederick County residents are empowered, engaged, and equipped to live their best life.

The Division seeks a dynamic and dedicated visionary director to manage the program areas and departments in the Division of Aging and Independence. This position develops the division-wide strategic plan and is responsible for developing and executing the Division's budget. This position will perform complex administrative and analytical tasks to develop, plan and implement projects, programs, and special assignments. This individual will oversee the following programs and departments: Area Agency on Aging/Operations, Home and Community Connections, Resource and Service Navigation Service Coordination for Seniors and Scott Key Center. Supervision is given to professional and administrative staff; supervision is received from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive.

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; varied schedule; full benefits

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with an increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include a generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Gerontology, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 12 years human services management work experience that must include the following (experience items may be concurrent):
  • Minimum 5 years work experience providing services to the seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory work experience
  • Minimum 3 years budget and fiscal work experience
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in the administration of grant programs
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license