ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER I

THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is in a "Special Appointment" Job Category and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD  21032

The Administrator directs, manages, and supervises the activities of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, a principal program of MHT’s Office of Planning, Education and Outreach. 

This position supports the mission of the agency by encouraging economic development through the protection and enhancement of historical, cultural and natural resources that support heritage tourism activities within heritage areas certified by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA).

Leads development and administration of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, including principal responsibility for preparation of program implementation policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Prepares quarterly meeting agendas and prepares/supervises preparation of associated meeting materials.

Responsible for oversight of MHAA annual budget.

Prepares/supervises preparation of MHAA annual report.

Represents MHAA interests on key legislative issues, task forces and committees.

Oversees program public outreach and marketing efforts, including development of program-wide marketing policies and procedures, drafting of media advisories, provision of informational and training workshops.

Oversees grant and loan application and ranking process annually.

Monitors the implementation of a high volume of program grants, from application to close-out, via MHT’s grants software system.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in History, Museum Studies, Archeology, Tourism, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Historic Architecture or other closely related field.

Experience: Four years experience in an administration role in a non-profit or governmental program. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following:

Overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit,

Applying rules and regulations, or responsible for the development of policies or procedures,

Budget oversight,

Education: 

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in History, Museum Studies, Archaeology, Tourism Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Historic Architecture or other closely related field.

Experience In: 

-Administration of grants

-Demonstrated experience with heritage tourism and or marketing of historic sites.

-Ability to organize and run meetings of boards, commissions or similar groups.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Degree transcripts and/or diplomas need to be uploaded to the on-line application or submitted with your paper application.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application.  If you would like to upload a resume, put in under Professional License I.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

For education obtained outside of the United States, you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  Please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If on-line access is not available, you may submit a paper application, supplemental questionnaire and applicable documents to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St., Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

RE: (Job Announcement #17-005237-0001)

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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