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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) **REPOST**

Training Coordinator/Registrar

Recruitment #20-002711-0093

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Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration

Service Access and Practice Innovation/Office of Workforce Development and Technology Transfer

55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville MD

Main Purpose of Job

The BHA Office of Workforce Development and Technology Transfer (OWDTT) sponsors courses, workshops, conferences, customized trainings, and technical assistance to community based organizations, behavioral health providers, and public health agencies throughout the state. Best practices are utilized in developing a wide array of basic through advanced trainings and are customized to fit the needs of the public behavioral health workforce audience. OWDTT partners with numerous organizations such as the University of Maryland’s Evidence-Based Practice Center and the University of Maryland’s Training Center on the development and execution of evidence-based trainings to assist with continuing education efforts, including the awarding of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).Working with various higher education providers throughout Maryland, the OWDTT assists advisory boards responsible for behavioral health curriculum development and in promoting professional development opportunities.

The OWDTT collaborates with stakeholders, federal and state agencies, including but not limited to SAMHSA, On Our Own of Maryland, Department of Veterans Affairs, Maryland Coalition of Families and the Mental Health Association of Maryland. These collaborations lead to multiple opportunities to disseminate and promote core competencies for our professional workforces, including behavioral health clinicians, primary care providers, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, prevention specialists, and peer recovery support providers. The OWDTT partners with the licensing boards to ensure that continuing education opportunities are ample, accessible, and meet the various criteria required for each level of certification and/or license. The OWDTT also provides guidance to the various boards to assist in the expansion of trained and skilled professionals in the behavioral health field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience in a staff development or higher education office that provides training, as well as experience with database systems, public behavioral health systems, community based mental health services and/or substance use related disorders.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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