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Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at

Howard County Government:

We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is the central position with the Department of Public Works for the compilation of the capital budget on an annual basis. Other principal duties are in conjunction with the implementation of the capital budget as well as related administrative and operational responsibilities of the Director's Office.

• This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.

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CLASS DESCRIPTION

Performs management and advanced level financial administrative work under general supervision from an administrative superior. Work includes planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of a major financial bureau or assisting in the operational and administrative management of the Budget office; resolving major program problems; and developing, evaluating and implementing financial and budgeting programs and procedures.

•This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal role in the development of the annual capital budget.

Capital Budget Development and Management:

Preparing three consecutive capital budget documents prior to Council ratification and distribution. Reviewing capital budget requests for alignment with policy and management goals. Assisting in discussions related to capital funding sources and allocation limits. Operating the computerized capital budget system, including security, data availability, rollovers, and resolving system issues. Maintaining historical capital budget records, statistics, and documentation.

Agency Support and Coordination:

Providing guidelines or assistance to County agencies and capital project managers for creating or editing requests or appropriation transfer documents. Coordinating department budget input efforts throughout all phases of capital budget development. Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with departments, the revenue manager, and the Budget Administrator.

Data and Systems Management:

Auditing input data for completeness and correct formatting. Maintaining working knowledge of computer systems, hardware, networks, and software (databases, spreadsheets, etc.) to support capital budget creation, analysis, and document editing. Assisting in evaluating, testing, and implementing new systems; providing recommendations for operational improvements.

Committee and Administrative Support:

Serving as Secretary of the Consultant Selection Committee and other related committees or teams. Performing research, procedural analysis, and other related assignments as directed.

General Duties:

Performing other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Twelve (12) credits in accounting courses and experience with COGNOS or similar budget management program(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY:

You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or

World Education Services:

International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service , sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.