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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Licensing Unit Supervisor

Recruitment #24-002247-0065

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Introduction

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
55 Wade Avenue/Tulip Drive
Catonsville, MD  21228

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners regulates the practice of dentistry in Maryland through the licensure and discipline process. This employee holds the lead position in the Board's Licensure Unit which is responsible for either licensing or certifying individuals. It is the employee's task to ensure that the application and licensure process is conducted in an efficient and expeditious manner to accommodate licensees and to comply with specific licensure deadlines. The employee has extensive personal contact with dentists, dental hygienists, dental radiation technologists, dental assistants, and must be familiar with the Board's licensure laws. It is also the employee's task to deal extensively with the public and with health-related institutions such as hospitals, health care facilities, health departments, and insurance companies which either employ or credential the Board's licensees. The employee also meets with and provides administrative support to the Board's Dental Committee. In addition, the employee maintains contacts with the dental Boards of other states, which provide this Board with necessary licensure data.

The employee serves as the Licensing Coordinator and functions with minimum supervision. This is a lead position that independently oversees other staff in processing licenses for dental health care providers. The employee trains and gives guidance to other staff on licensure procedures, laws and regulations. The employee is responsible for determining eligibility for initial dental, dental hygiene, limited, and teacher's licenses. The employee processes applications for reactivation and reinstatement of expired licenses.

The employee directs all activities relating to the licensing process of the Board including personnel and administrative functions. The employee responds to inquiries from its licensees regarding the licensure process including continuing education requirements. The employee reviews applications for dental and dental hygiene licensure and is authorized by the Board to grant dental licenses in the normal course of business. The employee is responsible for delegating initial the following licenses: Drug Dispensing Permits, Dental Hygiene Waiver of Supervision Applications, Corporate Name Applications, and Specialty Applications. The Licensing Unit ensures that only qualified practitioners are licensed to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental radiation technology in Maryland.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three 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 two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience with program formalities, establishment, and modification of program goals
  • Experience supervising and leading a unit or team
  • Experience drafting reports and suggesting final recommendations

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 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. 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.

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 MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. 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 fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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: 410-767-1251 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.




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