ASSISTANT STATE REGISTRAR

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MDH, Division of Vital Records, Baltimore, MD

Reporting to the Maryland State Registrar, this position is management level work relating to the operations of the Division of Vital Records, the agency responsible for the collection, registration, storage, and issuance of vital records for the State of Maryland. The selected candidate will assist the State Registrar in planning and directing the collection, registration, and issuance of vital records; managing approximately 50+ staff; developing standards for security of records; providing assistance to hospitals, funeral homes, courts, and the general public regarding the registration and issuance of records; managing financial and staff resources; coordinating matters pertaining to legislation and regulations; coordinating responses to audits; overseeing the preparation of responses to control correspondence; and overseeing the planning, development and implementation of new information technology projects. The Assistant Registrar will be responsible for the operation of the Division of Vital Records in the absence of the State Registrar.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of administrative or professional experience, three years of which must have been at a supervisory or management level.  The successful applicant must have at least 2 years of experience enforcing policies and procedures within a public setting.

A master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree.  A doctorate will substitute for two years of general experience

The successful candidate should have experience with fiscal budgets, COMAR, and Vital Records eligibility requirements.  Excellent customer services skills a must.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) 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. 

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.