ADMINISTRATOR IV

The Water and Science Administration, Operational Services and Administration Program is recruiting for an Administrator IV. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.   

This recruitment is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment. 

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration

Operational Services and Administration Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Administrator IV is responsible for exercising considerable judgment and authority in directing the financial integrity of WSA through the planning, managing and supervising of operations which include procurement, fund management, workforce and salary management, audit oversight, and internal control. This is a supervisory position in which the incumbent will have the responsibility of planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of subordinates in the Operational Services and Administration Program. The incumbent of this position will also recommend and interpret departmental policies and procedures for WSA's senior management team and will participate in the decision-making process of the Administration.  This position will have the responsibility for acting on behalf of the Program Manager of the Operational Services and Administration Program in her absence during the legislative session to ensure that the regulatory mission of the Administration continues without interruption.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

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.

The selected candidate must have the following in order to be considered:

• Two years of experience in the fields of budget operations, financial analysis, revenue analysis, and/or budget legislation.
• One year of experience in fund management (special, federal and/or reimbursable funds).

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment.

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 (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. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED.  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. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences. 

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.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied. 

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 MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD  21230. 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 email the requested information to Tammy Lewis/ tammy.lewis@maryland.gov.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #21-00002589-0010.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Tammy Lewis/MDE Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-537- 3130.

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: 410-537-3130 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.