Salary : $116,956.00 - $206,553.00 Annually
Location : 1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Children Youth and Family Services Division
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
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Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $116,956 to $193,054, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYF) Deputy Chief (Manager II)

Children, Youth, and Family Services Division
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The is committed to delivering integrated, equitable, and evidence-based programs and services that ensure children and youth grow up safe and healthy while supporting families and individuals to achieve optimal well-being, economic stability, and self-sufficiency. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Chief to support these service areas. This pivotal role involves providing leadership and oversight to foster an equitable community health and social system that empowers residents of all ages. The position will support the CYF Chief and Social Services Officer. This position also manages staff in our CYF Special Projects, Community Action Agency, and Lighthouse programs.
What You'll Be Doing
This position will serve as the Deputy Chief for the CYF service area, providing leadership and oversight in efforts to promote an equitable community health and social system that strengthens residents across the lifespan. The position provides ongoing support to the CYF Chief. The position will provide management to the CYF Special Projects, Community Action Agency, and Lighthouse programs. The position is key to CYF operations and is responsible for monitoring and oversight of program performance across CYF programs and will serve as the lead in implementing programmatic initiatives related to continuous quality improvement (CQI), quality assurance (QA), and strategic planning. The position serves as a proxy for the CYF Chief and serves as a key senior-level leader within DHHS and CYF. The Deputy Chief for CYF cultivates collaborative relationships and engagement with community partners, including State and County agencies, Boards and Commissions, Community-Based Organizations, and internal HHS programs. The position will supervise three (3) MLS Manager III positions.

Additional Information:
Financial Disclosure Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Background Statement: A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in a field related to the provision of services related to children, youth, and families, i.e., designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for children, youth, and families, to include three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Desired Experience: Candidates with experience overseeing youth development initiatives, immigrant-serving programs, economic development efforts, anti-poverty work, or comparable community-focused activities are strongly preferred.
If selected for this position, you will be subject to a pre-employment Medical History Review and criminal history records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. An applicant who fails the medical history review or background check may be disqualified from employment for this position.

This position has been designated as one for which the incumbent must file a financial disclosure statement (FDS).

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preferred Criteria:

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

1. 5-7 years of experience in overseeing budget management and Program oversight.
2. Experience leading large organizations, managing programs, and driving process improvements and major initiatives.

1. Experience in communicating information in large groups of internal and external partners and conveying information to a diverse audience.
2. Experience making recommendations on policy development, policy issues, and/or decisions pertaining to children, youth, and families.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?

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• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

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How many years of progressively professional experience do you have in a field related to the provision of services related to children, youth, and families, i.e., designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for children, youth, and families?

• No Experience
• 0 to 1 Year of Experience
• 1 to 2 Years of Experience
• 2 to 3 Years of Experience
• 3 to 4 Years of Experience
• 4 to 5 Years of Experience
• 5 to 6 Years of Experience
• 6 to 7 Years of Experience
• 7 to 8 Years of Experience
• 8 to 9 Years of Experience
• 9 to 10 Years of Experience
• 10 Plus Years of Experience

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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have supervising employees, including coaching and team development, performance management, financial oversight, staff training, preferably in a unionized environment?

• No Experience
• 0 to 1 Year of Experience
• 1 to 2 Years of Experience
• 2 to 3 Years of Experience
• 3 to 4 Years of Experience
• 4 to 5 Years of Experien