Director of Aging

Salary Commensurate with Experience.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Aging, for a Director.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Executive level position which reports to the Deputy County Administrative Officer. Responsible for providing strong leadership and direction for the Department of Aging which serves as the Area Agency on Aging. Incumbent plans, coordinates, provides leadership and guidance in critical areas of service provision to older adults, including budgeting, resource development and allocation, policy formation, technology evaluation, development, implementation, and administration of federally and state mandated programs and services as well as innovative local projects including a network of 20 senior centers. Serves as Public Guardian of Person for adults age 65+ as assigned by Circuit Court.

Examples of Essential Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance and Technology, Communications and Guardianship units.
• Represents the Department of Aging at government, civic and professional meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Responsible for overseeing the work of the Commission on Aging.
• Provides strategic leadership and guidance at the executive level in critical areas of budget, legislation, federal and state grants and compliance, and contracts.
• Assures adequate funding sources and partnerships to enhance departmental operations.
• Promotes interests of older adults across government agencies, strategic plans, legislation and budgets as well as with the community at large.
• Directs policy formulation and administration and the establishment and implementation of departmental procedures and controls.
• Coordinates with the County Executive’s Offices of Communications, Community Engagement, Government Affairs, Government Reform & Strategic Initiatives, and the Chief Data and Performance Officer on the Administration’s priorities including data governance, open data and data analytics.
• Maintains an excellent working knowledge of service needs and service provision trends as well as federal mandates and data collection requirements.
• Understands the business needs of staff and departments and balances fulfillment of those needs with considerations of broader County objectives and limited resources.
• Assures the prioritization of needs and resources to serve the most vulnerable populations as outlined in the Older American’s Act.
• Develop a capital plan for current and future senior centers.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed).

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services or closely related field.

PLUS

Eight years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Additional education in a human services or related field beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.

• Five years of supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance and recommending the hiring, firing, and promoting of subordinate employees.
• Five years of Grants management and budget development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the needs and interests of older adults across the continuum of care.
• Skills defining, implementing, interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, County and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of grant and budget preparation and controls.
• Knowledge of the Older American’s Act.
• Skill in effective communication, both written and oral, with officials, service providers, stakeholders and the community at large.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including vulnerable adults.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (

Mail or deliver documents to:

Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this position is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.