ADMINISTRATOR II (Contractual)

This is contractual employment.  Incumbent will be paid at an hourly rate for actual hours worked.  See Benefits clause for health insurance and paid leave benefits.

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Maryland Department of Agriculture - Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland.

To increase the knowledge of conservation partners and the agricultural community about the importance of soil health and its impact on food and forage production, air and water quality. The position works closely with federal, state, local and other partners to promote, educate and quantify the benefits of soil health initiatives in Maryland. This position also assists in developing and coordinating Greenhouse Gas emission strategies related to agriculture through the Maryland Commission on Climate Change.

Manage the Healthy Soils Initiative.  Coordinates with federal, state, regional and local agencies to further the knowledge about and increase the adoption of soil health practices.  Disseminate information across all organizations active in the soil health related activities.  Coordinates training opportunities.

Works with partners to promote and implement soil health Best Management Practices.  Provides outreach to stakeholders through public and private meetings and facilitate the program's exposure, track and report program outcomes and inform environmental results.

Oversees the planning, coordination, monitoring, and funding of soil health projects, including financial tracking and grant reporting.

Represents the Secretary of Agriculture on the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and associated workgroups.

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 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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

Currently possess, or obtain within six months of employment, certification as a Maryland Nutrient Management Consultant.

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401. For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5847 or mary.darling@maryland.gov TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.