ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

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

The main purpose of this position is to notify, counsel, and recommend treatment for persons identified or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI), including HIV. The position conducts field investigations to locate, notify, and refer identified at-risk community members for appropriate medical evaluation and recommended treatment services as deemed necessary, through the provision of early intervention, case management, and disease investigation services related to STIs and HIV. Case management and disease intervention activities include a process of identifying and evaluating affected persons, initiating client-centered counseling, eliciting information to facilitate partner management, developing client specific risk reduction plans, and evaluating persons exposed to or at increased risk for STIs and HIV. This position works collaboratively with health department staff, private health care providers, other disease intervention staff throughout the state, and community partners to ensure the proper management and delivery of effective and timely intervention services for clients and their respective social network.

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

Experience: One (I) year 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 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following desired qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

- Experience with case management

- Experience working with high risk population (i.e. Substance abuse, HIV, STD Syphilis, etc.)

- Experience gathering and analyzing data to identify sources of infection

- Experience interviewing and counseling diagnosed patients with STD Syphillis and/or HIV

- Ability to travel to different provider offices and complete field visits in Howard County

- Ability to establish strong trust and rapport with clients to enhance disease intervention and prevention efforts

- Excellent oral, written and communication skills to communicate effectively with clients 

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 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.