ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

This position is available with the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Facilities Management / Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Unit, located at 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. 

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

- Schedules program work, oversees daily operations, coordinates program activities, and sets priorities for managing the program.

- Monitors team progress to ensure that projects are completed, and goals are met and lead staff meetings and discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints. 

- Ensures projects are completed on time and budget, according to requirements, and authorizes purchases for the unit.

- Work with the Director to identify and implement sustainable strategic goals and prepare budget requests for the coming fiscal year.

- Plans programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines, milestones, and evaluates strengths and weaknesses. 

- Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for coding, data entry, auditing, and error reconciliation to ensure data integrity on the system. 

- Represents the CMMS program and meets with senior management, vendors, customers, agency personnel, and State personnel. 

- Publicly speaking about the program in meetings and presentations and ensuring reports are submitted accurately and on time.

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

Experience:  Seven years of experience in administrative staff or professional work, to include three years of program management experience.

Note:  Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

- Two years of experience working with and managing a database system is preferred.

- Building maintenance / building maintenance management experience is strongly preferred.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please include all experience and education that is related to this position.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.  Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position.  You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.  The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews.  Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

The State offers a generous benefits package that includes paid leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for those that qualify, flexible work schedules for certain positions, free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis, health coverage at low group rates and a contributory pension plan. Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment.  The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the left side of the screen.  If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time. 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.