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ADMINISTRATOR II

Agric. & Seafood Marketing Administrator

Recruitment #21-002587-0010

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Introduction

This is a full-time permanent position. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters, 50 Truman S. Parkway, Annapolis MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

Responsible for developing, directing, and maintaining marketing programs for Maryland farmers and watermen participating in the Maryland’s Best branding program for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This position involves high-visibility projects, requiring an understanding of both agriculture and seafood industries, grocery store and food distribution channels, advertising, social media, procurement and as well as the ability to deal effectively with food industry executives and the media. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills (including website design/management and social media) are required. This position is required to handle changing food industry policies and serve as a conduit for information on market information to Maryland farmers, watermen, food companies, distributors and retailers. This position contributes to the success of the Department of Agriculture in its mission to support the profitability of agriculture by additionally locating, securing and administering grant-funded programs related to producers.

POSITION DUTIES

Serve as agency subject matter expert in managing statewide and national marketing campaigns for Maryland agriculture and seafood products and programs.


Research, plan, develop, direct and maintain marketing and agribusiness development projects to enhance the production, distribution and consumption of Maryland agricultural products, especially through wholesale channels including grocery stores, state institutions and food service venues.
 
Design, develop, and direct maintenance of databases and a public searchable Maryland's Best website.
Utilize internet-based programs and data analysis tools for tracking statistics, evaluating effectiveness of advertising and social media efforts and producing program reports. 

Manage annual budget of $150,000 including administering federal grant-funded programs consisting of $100,000 while meeting stringent grant, audit requirements and accurate reports on time. 

Respond to written and verbal request on behalf of MDA, schedule meetings and meet with individuals and commodity groups, including persons from MDA, other local, state, federal staff, private agencies, agriculture producers and others to conduct outreach and training. 

Make policy and program recommendations to the Chief of Marketing and MDA senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 connecting food businesses to available markets (for example, restaurants, food distributors, grocery store chains).

Experience with website design/management and social media.

Budget management experience.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact Kathleen Newhouse at 410-841-5837 or kathleen.newhouse2@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304,  50 Harry S. Truman Parkway,  Annapolis, MD  21401. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or 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). All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

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.




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