ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER I
Deputy Director, Legislative and Government Affairs
Recruitment #23-005472-0004
Department | MIL Administrative Headquarters |
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Date Opened | 3/5/2023 6:10:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/19/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $67,802.00 - $86,754 with the potential to reach $105,072.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Nick Pindale |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
Join a dynamic
team of that supports the Maryland National Guard, their mission, and the other
State employees of the Maryland Military Department. This position works on a
compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday. The
Maryland Military Department offers free parking at the Baltimore location.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division
Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
This location may change to Annapolis when the Legislation is
in session or on a permanent basis sometime in the future.
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Duties for this position
include but are not limited to:
·
Works with the primary liaison, the Director,
on behalf of the Adjutant General with: Maryland’s Congressional Delegation;
Maryland Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s office; the Maryland General Assembly;
Maryland Agency staff; local level officials; National Guard Bureau and the
general public on legislative and agency operational issues.
·
Assist in supporting and maintaining
effective communication between Maryland Military Department and the Maryland
National Guard and a broad range of stakeholders including Governor’s press
office, General Assembly members and staff, federal agencies, congressional
members and staff, and local government elected officials and staff.
·
Plan, coordinate, and assess the work of
program staff.
·
Oversee the maintenance of task tracking
system.
·
Assist in directing and coordinating
responses to legislative matter inquiries and fiscal note requests.
·
Assist in the management of the operations of
the Legislative and Government Affairs office.
·
Manage elected official inquiry response program
and follow up.
·
Provide support for special events.
·
Represent the legislative office in a liaison
capacity before the legislatures on federal, state, and local levels.
·
Represent the Director at official event and
meetings as required.
·
Perform other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in planning, management, public affairs, or related fields
Experience: Six
years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30
college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up
to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute
the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional
work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute
the possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or
university for five years of the required experience.
4. 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
* Two years of experience with
administrative work in Legislative and Government Affairs.
* Two years of experience
coordinating responses to legislative inquires and fiscal note request.
* Demonstrated verbal and
written communication skills to senior staff, elected state and federal
officials, and members of the military. This will include the knowledge of
proper decorum when communicating with the various stakeholders and customers.
* Demonstrated problem solving,
strategic planning and project management skills.
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 with less than 5
points on their driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position
will require the ability to pass a federal security check in addition to a
State & Federal background check to obtain a CAC ID card to access military
installations and computer systems. The ability to obtain and maintain a CAC ID
Card is a condition of employment for this position.
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. 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.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
This position
is exempt from all union MOU’s.
BENEFITS
As an employee
of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits package
which includes health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low
cost. Click on this link for more
details:
Leave Benefits
include:
* Personal Leave - new State
employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start
date).
* Annual Leave - ten (10) days
of accumulated annual leave per year.
* Sick Leave - fifteen (15)
days of accumulated sick leave per year.
* Parental Leave - up to sixty
(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
* Holidays - State employees
also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a
retirement pension.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Military Veterans may qualify
for additional bonus points towards certification.
A copy of your proof
of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and
completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT
UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.
Online application process
is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you
may submit a paper application to: Maryland Military Department State
Personnel Office, 29th Division Street, Room B10, Baltimore, MD
21201-2288.
For questions regarding this
recruitment, please contact Nick Pindale via email at
nicholas.pindale1@maryland.gov. Fax: 667-239-3559
TTY Users: call via Maryland
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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!