ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II

11

Maryland Department of Agriculture - Headquarters

50 Harry S Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, MD 21401

To have a working knowledge of regulations pertaining to  importation of animals
into Maryland and to approve exportation, with approval of the State Veterinarian, of animals into
all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Issue permits for swine entering Maryland.
 Incumbent will also maintain excel spreadsheet of Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians
enrolled in the Volunteer Veterinary Corps.  Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining data of
approximately 15,000 EIA test results received from private laboratories for the federally
regulated Animal Disease Traceability (adt) Program. Incumbent will also be responsible for
entering and maintaining disposal property into the GovDeals data base as procurement
representative for the program.

Incumbent issues permits for swine entering Maryland, maintains excel spreadsheet of Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians enrolled in the Volunteer Veterinary Corps, and maintains data of approximately 15,000 Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results received from private laboratories for the federal Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Program.

Reviews for accuracy and completeness of approximately 10,000+ Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) for all Maryland Exhibitions during fair/show season.  Conducts monthly data analysis, counting the number of certificates received and the number animals by species going to the fairs/shows in Maryland.

Incumbent performs general office duties, (i.e., prepare & type correspondence, routes mail, answer telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate person, preparing correspondence from draft memos to veterinarians who do not meet export requirements). Incumbent will also be responsible for entering and maintaining disposal property records into the GovDeals data base as procurement representative for the program.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

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

Experience in collecting, reviewing and entering large amounts of data into a software database system. 

Experience working in a veterinary or medical office. 

Experience interpreting regulations, policies and standard operating procedures to customers. 

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) and G-Suite.

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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: Kathleen Newhouse at 410-841-5837 or kathleen.newhouse2@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.