ADMINISTRATOR I

Towson, MD

Within the Office of Grants, Policy, and Statistics this position provides intermediate level policy and procedure administration. The individual in this position researches, develops, prepares, and recommends administrative and operational policy and procedures to senior level policy analysts, the Director, and Executive Director.

The work demands remarkable interpersonal skills with special sensitivity to resolving organizational issues to move projects to successful completion. Workload demands efficient and effective organizational skills.

Work products and related outcomes are extremely visible to all levels of the Department and non-Department representatives and, therefore, have significant effect on employee and public confidence concerning administrative and operational activities.

• Prepares, coordinates, and conducts activities associated with requirements for annual review of Department and facility policy and procedure documents to determine effectiveness, need for updating, and replacement or rescission.
• Conducts research and analysis necessary to develop and determine the impact of proposed policy and procedures on Department agency and facility administrative and operational responsibilities.
• Prepares proposed policy and procedure document in final draft format for supervisor review.

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

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 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.

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered.

One year of administrative staff or professional experience in a correctional setting.

• 2-3 years of experience writing policies and procedures
• Experience analyzing policies
• Experience coordinating audits

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 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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 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 assessment may 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 report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
Attn: Amanda Karnezis
301 W. Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201  

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850. 

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.