ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Information Technology Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. 

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580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Information Technology Service is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Officer III.

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and carry out administrative functions of the Department's Information Technology and Licensing Services (IT&L) Division. This position supports all administrative functions of the Chief of Information Technology and Licensing Services and the Information Technology (IT) units of the Division and provides executive level coordination for some activities of the Department's Licensing and Registration Service. Responsibilities cover standard administrative processes such as personnel, procurement, and contract administration. They also include administration of special IT-related activities such as departmental hardware maintenance requests and departmental training in standard office software packages.

This position also functions as the Fiscal Officer, Human Resource Manager, and Risk Manager. Additional duties include: monitoring the budget; paying bills; preparing purchase orders; handling mail; coordinating the department's cell phone bill.

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.  

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Please include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

If not using substitution 2 or 3 noted above, then one year of experience working in an IT environment is required.

The following qualifications are strongly preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Science or Information Technology
• Two years of experience managing budgets
• Two years of supervisory or team lead experience

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.

Please make sure 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. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable.

Resumes will not be accepted. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (cover letters, resumes, etc.). You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to: Khia Poteat, e-mail: khia.poteat@maryland.gov

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

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.

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