Montgomery County MD
OFSR Operations Coordinator, (Administrative Specialist II, Grade N21)
Montgomery County MD, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Salary :
$70,556.00 - $112,166.00 Annually Location :
101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA Job Type:
Permanent Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-00494 Department:
Office of Food Systems Resilience Division:
OFR 28 Food Systems Resilience Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary for this position is:
$70,556 - $104,565 WHO WE ARE In FY23, Montgomery County launched a newly created , to streamline and coordinate the County's efforts to address local food system challenges. The OFSR was created based on the recommendation of the Montgomery County COVID-19 Food Security Task Force and established by the County Council in July 2022 under Bill 20-22. The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) develops and implements interagency budgetary, regulatory, and operational strategies to build a more equitable, efficient, resilient, and sustainable food system in Montgomery County. The Office defines "resilience" as the capability of individuals, communities, and the county to withstand and rapidly recover from food systems disruptions, stresses, and changes. OFSR envisions a community where all residents can obtain healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods without fear of financial stress, and a local food system that is able to adapt when facing changes and disruptions. Through fostering public-private partnerships with the community toward systems change, OFSR leverages County government investments to ensure equitable and dignified access to nutritious, culturally diverse foods for all residents and harnesses the unique strengths of business, nonprofit and government partners to enhance the health of our people, our economy and our natural resources. Rising food costs and persistent rates of hunger across our county, a reduction in federal and private funding for food assistance programs, and deep systemic inequities and supply chain fragility that existed well before the pandemic, all require interagency strategies that maximize local dollars and leverage additional external funding to be better prepared for future crises. The OFSR has four guiding, equally important values that drive our work. Equity- all efforts should address social justice and disparities to build equity in our community. Systems-based- strategies should focus on identifying and addressing the interconnections of food system priority areas, simultaneously considering relationships between and impacts on production, access, natural resources, education, and economy rather than on individual issue areas. Innovation- to transform our food system, it is necessary that novel approaches, creative ideas, and best practice models from other jurisdictions are considered. Evaluation- strategic policy and investment decisions require intentional and reliable data collection and analysis, and solutions with clearly defined success metrics and measurable results. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The OFSR Team offers a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious work environment and colleagues who are mission-driven, dedicated, and creative systems-thinkers. It's a fast-paced but fun work environment requiring the ability to work independently while also engaging frequentlywith fellow staff, other agencies, and a diverse community of partners. We are passionate about breaking down silos to address systemic challenges with local strategies, exploring and implementing best practices, and building efficient and effective programs to support our residents today and well into the future. What You'll Be Doing The Operations Coordinator is critical to the day-to-day and overall functionality of the OFSR team and its initiatives. Coordinate the administrative elements of OFSR operations, including materials management, HR logistics and resource sharing, technology subscriptions, event logistics, plan maintenance, and training compliance Establish and maintain operational protocols, organizational systems, and file management Process invoices Support contract administration and budgetary monitoring Collaborate with a wide range of food system partners including food assistance providers, farms and food businesses, government agencies, community advocacy and philanthropic organizations, etc. Engage with residents, government agencies, and community-based organizations to communicate information, provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive technical assistance and support
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability (three years preferred). Substitutions: 1. EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 2. EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for year basis. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability. 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.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. 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 01
MQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate
02
MQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
How many years of professional administrative experience do you have in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability?
No Experience 1 Year Experience 2 Year's Experience 3 Year's Experience 4 Year's Experience 5 Year's Experience 6+ Year's Experience
03
PQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
Do you have 3 or more years of experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability?
Yes No
Required Question
$70,556.00 - $112,166.00 Annually Location :
101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA Job Type:
Permanent Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-00494 Department:
Office of Food Systems Resilience Division:
OFR 28 Food Systems Resilience Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary for this position is:
$70,556 - $104,565 WHO WE ARE In FY23, Montgomery County launched a newly created , to streamline and coordinate the County's efforts to address local food system challenges. The OFSR was created based on the recommendation of the Montgomery County COVID-19 Food Security Task Force and established by the County Council in July 2022 under Bill 20-22. The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) develops and implements interagency budgetary, regulatory, and operational strategies to build a more equitable, efficient, resilient, and sustainable food system in Montgomery County. The Office defines "resilience" as the capability of individuals, communities, and the county to withstand and rapidly recover from food systems disruptions, stresses, and changes. OFSR envisions a community where all residents can obtain healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods without fear of financial stress, and a local food system that is able to adapt when facing changes and disruptions. Through fostering public-private partnerships with the community toward systems change, OFSR leverages County government investments to ensure equitable and dignified access to nutritious, culturally diverse foods for all residents and harnesses the unique strengths of business, nonprofit and government partners to enhance the health of our people, our economy and our natural resources. Rising food costs and persistent rates of hunger across our county, a reduction in federal and private funding for food assistance programs, and deep systemic inequities and supply chain fragility that existed well before the pandemic, all require interagency strategies that maximize local dollars and leverage additional external funding to be better prepared for future crises. The OFSR has four guiding, equally important values that drive our work. Equity- all efforts should address social justice and disparities to build equity in our community. Systems-based- strategies should focus on identifying and addressing the interconnections of food system priority areas, simultaneously considering relationships between and impacts on production, access, natural resources, education, and economy rather than on individual issue areas. Innovation- to transform our food system, it is necessary that novel approaches, creative ideas, and best practice models from other jurisdictions are considered. Evaluation- strategic policy and investment decisions require intentional and reliable data collection and analysis, and solutions with clearly defined success metrics and measurable results. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The OFSR Team offers a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious work environment and colleagues who are mission-driven, dedicated, and creative systems-thinkers. It's a fast-paced but fun work environment requiring the ability to work independently while also engaging frequentlywith fellow staff, other agencies, and a diverse community of partners. We are passionate about breaking down silos to address systemic challenges with local strategies, exploring and implementing best practices, and building efficient and effective programs to support our residents today and well into the future. What You'll Be Doing The Operations Coordinator is critical to the day-to-day and overall functionality of the OFSR team and its initiatives. Coordinate the administrative elements of OFSR operations, including materials management, HR logistics and resource sharing, technology subscriptions, event logistics, plan maintenance, and training compliance Establish and maintain operational protocols, organizational systems, and file management Process invoices Support contract administration and budgetary monitoring Collaborate with a wide range of food system partners including food assistance providers, farms and food businesses, government agencies, community advocacy and philanthropic organizations, etc. Engage with residents, government agencies, and community-based organizations to communicate information, provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive technical assistance and support
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability (three years preferred). Substitutions: 1. EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 2. EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for year basis. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability. 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.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
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.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. 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 01
MQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
What is your highest level of completed education?
N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate
02
MQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
How many years of professional administrative experience do you have in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability?
No Experience 1 Year Experience 2 Year's Experience 3 Year's Experience 4 Year's Experience 5 Year's Experience 6+ Year's Experience
03
PQ Question ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (000151)
Do you have 3 or more years of experience in operational administration, preferably in settings with a focus on food systems, public health, social justice, human services, and/or sustainability?
Yes No
Required Question