ADMINISTRATOR III

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Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

The Chief of Staff (CoS) works under the general direction of the Health Officer, (HO). The CoS will use strong leadership and problem-solving skills to assist with the daily operations of Howard County Health Department and special projects. This position involves frequent collaboration with fellow staff, board members, funding agencies, local and state officials, community partner organizations. The CoS will handle the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or fall between departments and work to align internal processes.

Responsibilities include:
• Serves as expert consultant on technical and strategic health policy, delivery, evaluation and financing issues to the Health Officer.
• Evaluates, analyzes, researches and develops health care services, policies and programs for HCHD.
• Develops and presents recommendations concerning alternate approaches to delivering, and evaluating health services to the Health Officer, Deputy Health Officer, and Executive Staff.
• Assuming day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks.
• Ensuring timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the HO.
• Researching, recommending and developing new and revised policies and strategies.
• Proposing, creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Collaborating with executive team members to determine and prioritize projects.
• Working with Bureau Directors to accomplish goals included in the strategic plan.
• Providing Bureau Directors leaders with recommendations and consultation to improve teamwork.
• Planning for and facilitating meetings.
• Developing and writing grant proposals.
• Assisting with budgets, fiscal assignments and grants as needed.
• Determining key performance indicators and how to measure team performance.
• Creating and editing presentations for the HO.
• Helping with the budget cycle, staff reviews, and committee/board/Executive Staff meeting preparation.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:
- Master's in Public Health.
- Experience with Technical Writing in a professional setting.
- Experience with Grant Monitoring.
- Experience Managing Budgets.
- Excellent Written and Oral Communications.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. 

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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