ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

State Salary Grade 12

Nancy S. Grasmick Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This position provides broad-based administrative support to all six Sections in the Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs specific to: event planning, document management, resource management, program evaluation and assessment, communications, administrative assistance, and general technical assistance to Agencies. The position assures effective, productive, and accurate daily operations in an environment conducive to efficiency.

• Providing Leadership
  • Interprets rules and regulations in accordance with MSDE and Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs (OSCNP) policies   
  •  Manages the planning and implementation of all events and meetings for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) administered by the Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs (OSCNP)
  • Coordinates required logistics for successful CNP training in consult with PD/TA specialist and other OSCNP        
• Building Internal/External Capacity
  • Provides support to customers by answering questions or directing incoming telephone calls, faxes, and/or emails to appropriate staff  to carry out Community Nutrition Program objectives        
•  Meeting Operational Standard o  
  •  Monitors entries for grants and assist with special projects  
  • Prepares statistical tables, charts, reports, and work-flow charts        
•  Accountability o  
  • Ensures that all necessary components for conducting Professional Development and completing the training are complete, correct, and in place in a timely manner

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree froma an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically in Excel and Word) experience.

The following qualifications are preferred, not required:

• Experience analyzing and interpreting State and Federal rules and regulations
• Experience planning and coordinating professional events
• Experience in procurement

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy 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. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 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 examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-333-8950 (providing a cover sheet with the following : each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application Administrative Specialist III- [JobAps#: 18-006118-0001]). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, however a paper application may be submitted to:

Maryland State Department of Education

Office of Human Resources

C/o Marcia Cooper-Stokes

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

 If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.