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ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #23-006095-0013

Introduction

The mission of the Interagency Commission on School Construction is to achieve a safe, healthy, and educationally sufficient learning environment for every child attending a public school in Maryland. Our vision is a fiscally sustainable statewide portfolio of K-12 school facilities that will remain educationally sufficient for current and future generations of students and teachers.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

351 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is an administrative position responsible for the administration of the funding programs of the Interagency Commission on School Construction, including the review and management of contracts submitted for Commission approval, development of reports, and responsibility for operating and capital budgets.

POSITION DUTIES

§ Determine eligible and ineligible contract components and State share of contracts for school construction projects; 

§ Recommends approval of contracts (for approval by IAC) and payments to the Chief Financial Officer;

§ Recommends and/or determines procedures to be used for funding program administration; 

§ Evaluates and approves eligibility of the expenditures for the IAC-administered capital programs; 

§ Recommends revisions to existing financial databases for improvements and efficiencies in response to user feedback;

§ Provides QA/QC reviews throughout the Capital Improvement Program annual cycle; 

§ Semi-annually (October-March) composes detailed correspondence to each LEA; 

§ Develops and implements new agency procedures, reports, and forms; 

§ Develops agenda items for IAC approval of construction contract awards and other financial transactions;

§ Initiates and records all IAC/Designee’s approval actions; 

§ Acts as an agency vendor coordinator and MBE Liaison.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

· Experience: Two years progressively responsible experience in contract management, accounting, finance, auditing, and/or a legal environment. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education AND/OR additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least 1 year of experience in contract management, assisting in the preparation and monitoring of capital or operational budgets, and/or capital or operational accounting.

***You must possess both the minimum and selective qualifications to be qualified for this position***

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Public Accountant with knowledge of government procurement and construction terminology and processes;

· Familiarity with the capital budget or financial management information systems;

· Familiarity with the Maryland legislative process and the operations of Maryland State government.

 

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.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, 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.




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