Assistant Deputy County Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Infrastructure

Posting number: NM.106 5-2026 ADM

Department: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Job classification: NON-MERIT POSITION

Posting type: Open

Categories: Professional

Summary

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Administrative Office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences 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.  

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.

Examples of duties

Job Overview: The Assistant Deputy County Administrative Officer (ADCAO) for Economic Development and Infrastructure is a senior leadership position within Baltimore County Government, which reports to a Deputy Administrative Officer and works closely with the County Executive and Senior Leadership Team. The ADCAO will assist with the oversight of departments and functions related to economic development, workforce development and policies and procedures related to land use, development and redevelopment; monitor and seek to improve operations within those departments, and will assist with managing complex cross-departmental initiatives and goals that advance the County’s enterprise-wide strategic plan.
 
The ideal candidate will have experience with government operations; familiarity with economic development, workforce development and land development issues; understanding and knowledge of local and state laws and regulations impacting these issues; and experience developing and implementing strategies and standard business operating procedures among government agencies and external partners.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the oversight of a portfolio of County departments including Economic & Workforce Development, Environmental Protection & Sustainability, Permits Approvals & Inspections, Planning, and Public Works & Transportation.
• Assists with monitoring operations with the portfolio of departments and work with department leaders and staff on ensuring smooth and effective government operations, navigating issues and challenges impacting operations, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement and increased efficiencies.
• Assists with coordinating with department leaders and staff on recommending operational or policy decisions to the County Executive and senior team.
• Assists with the implementation of economic development, workforce development and land development initiatives identified by the Administration, as well as items in the County’s strategic plan and other plans announced by the County Executive or the departments.
• Conducts research into new strategies or national best practices for improving policies and practices in the portfolio, including approaches that leverage public and private resources to spur economic development.
• Assists with managing the implementation of economic development, workforce development and land development efforts launched with the use of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARPA) funding.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with external partners, including federal and state agencies, community organizations, advocacy groups, non-profit groups and private sector representatives, regional economic development organizations, anchor institutions, and other entities that work in economic development, workforce development and land development.
• Identifies and assists with managing opportunities for inter-jurisdictional collaboration on economic and workforce development initiatives, particularly with Baltimore City and the State of Maryland, and serve as a liaison on these issues with partners from other jurisdictions.
• Assists the Office of Government Affairs in tracking and monitoring legislative initiatives at the federal, state and local levels that would have an impact on Baltimore County.
• Assists the Office of Government Reform and Strategic Initiatives and the BCStat team on developing performance metrics and tracking data related to programs and initiatives overseen or monitored by the Deputy