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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (SYNAR COMPLIANCE OFFICER)

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #18-002247-0057

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Behavioral Health Administration-Program Direction, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrative Officer III (Synar Compliance Officer) will perform daily compliance tobacco inspections and enforcement activities to identify retailers who are non-compliant with Federal and State tobacco laws. This position provides direct field oversight while safely transporting the Youth Investigators that assist them in the inspection of retail establishments in various geographic areas of the state. The Synar Compliance Officer will assist in the distribution of tobacco educational materials and provide presentations on how to reduce youth access to tobacco products for retailers and their employees, local health departments, law enforcement and community stakeholders. This position monitors and documents the fiscal expenditures for tobacco products utilized by the Inspection Team. The Compliance Officer is responsible for providing and maintaining a reliable vehicle. This position is also responsible for canvassing assigned areas for the statewide federally mandated coverage study.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should have prior experience conducting inspections and/or investigations for law enforcement, health, food, drug enforcement or other relevant experience with a federal, state, local, tribal government or business entity. This position requires frequent travel statewide so the selected candidate must have a reliable vehicle.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. 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. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: Maryland Department of Health, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. 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, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Health Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.




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