Appointments Office, Placement Director
ADMINISTRATOR IV
Recruitment #23-007735-0004
Department | Governor's Office |
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Date Opened | 8/28/2023 4:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/28/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $95.450.00 - $105,072.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Leah Lastner |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Introduction
The Appointments Office is charged with making state government inclusive and representative
of the people it serves—from cabinet secretaries to judgeships and the state's 600 boards and
commissions. It manages the recruitment for, and administrative and technical aspects of the
appointments process, and engages with communities across the state to make sure that, for
every appointment, we have the most talented and representative candidate pool possible. The
Placement Director serves as a member of the Appointments Office leadership team that sets
strategy for the office, and leads daily execution of the appointments work.
To apply, please submit your resume to Jamie Johnson at jamie.johnson@maryland.gov by
the deadline, (September 28, 2023) at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME –
Placement Director)
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, MD
POSITION DUTIES
General Purpose: The Placement Director serves as a member of the Appointments Office
leadership team that sets strategy for the office, and leads daily execution of the appointments
work.
Responsibilities:
● Manage all aspects of the day-in and day-out work of making appointments to
Maryland’s 600 boards and commissions
● Develop a deep understanding of the appointments process and use that understanding
to lead the Placement Team in making appointments that meet the many unique
timelines and complex statutory requirements for boards, commissions and
judgeships–all while working to maximize equity and excellence throughout
● Manage the Placement team:
○ 3 Placement Specialists, each responsible for making appointments to a portfolio
of boards and commissions
○ 1 Senior Placement Specialist who manages a board portfolio and leads
● The team’s engagement with elected officials around appointment
recommendations
● organization of the team to execute the paperwork and other processes
associated with appointments
○ 1 Data Manager who manages the office’s vendor-supported data platforms and
all data-driven aspects of the appointments work: demographic data
capture/analysis and the systems to support the appointments paperwork
● Maintain a culture of excellence and support across the Placement team
● Ensure thorough execution of the appointment process, from reviewing and vetting
applicants to recommending finalists for approval
● Meet standards of quality and accuracy in all phases of the appointments processes
● Ensure that all Appointments Office processes and actions comply with state statute
● Ensure close collaboration/alignment of priorities between the Placement and Data work
● Ensure the integrity of all data-driven activities and appointment data tracking
● Manage an appointments portfolio of select boards
● Provide political and legislative insight to inform appointments decisions
● Partner with the Appointments Office’s Outreach Director to inform strategic recruitment
for and maximize representativeness with board and commission appointments
● Ensure high-quality and prompt team response to constituent inquiries and concerns
● Create SOPs and ensure all appointments processes are documented and up to date
● Ensure team-wide advancement of AO core values and messaging in the work
● Adjust and streamline processes as needed to ensure continuous improvement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree
● At least five years managing a small to mid-sized team
● Exceptional organizational and project management skills
● Exceptional initiative, resourcefulness and followthrough
● Acute attention to detail
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous tasks and timelines
● Ability to thrive in and lead a team in a fast-paced office with shifting tasks and priorities
● Solutions-driven
● Strong people skills, customer-oriented
● Ability to lead in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities
● Ability to read, navigate and stay abreast of the political dynamics, legislative actions
and statutory requirements that impact and inform the appointments work
● Proficiency in key features of the Google Workspace platform including Drive, Gmail, Google
Meet, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides
● A deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
● Alignment with the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to leaving no one behind
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
● Knowledge of state government and Maryland’s legislative process
● Legal training or knowledge
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.
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.
Candidates will undergo a vetting and interview process administered by the Governor's Appointment Office.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit your resume to Jamie Johnson at jamie.johnson@maryland.gov by the deadline, (September 28, 2023) at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME – Placement Director).
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.