ADMINISTRATOR III

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch.  Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health and consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation.  As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continues to expand and grow.

 The MDA Animal Health Program prevents and controls infectious and contagious diseases in Maryland livestock and poultry with particular emphasis on those diseases that threaten public health, endanger food supplies, or threaten the economic security of animal industries.  

Come join our team and make a difference in preventing infectious and contagious diseases to Maryland livestock!

18

Salisbury Maryland (Wicomico County)

This will maintain buildings at the MD Department of Agriculture (MDA) Salisbury complex, including: the animal health and mosquito control laboratories, offices, storage buildings, and grounds thereby contributing to the prevention and control of infectious diseases of livestock, poultry and mosquitos. This position manages building equipment, such as HVAC systems, heating and cooling water loops, generators, boilers, autoclaves, incinerators, multiple refrigerators and freezers, two large necropsy coolers, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, roof inspections, water treatment, lighting, and electrical systems, as well as specific requirements for the Biosafety Level 2 and 3 facilities in the lab. The individual in this role will oversee the organization and supervision of preventative maintenance activities while taking initiative in arranging and executing facility repairs.

• Oversees the functionality of all building mechanical systems and ensures safety standards are met and executes preventive maintenance (PM) tasks with the option to enlist the assistance of PM subcontractors when necessary. 
• Manages building equipment, encompassing HVAC systems, heating and cooling water loops, generators, boilers, and specialized laboratory apparatus such as autoclaves, incinerators, vacuum pumps, refrigerators, freezers, large necropsy coolers, biosafety cabinets, and fume hoods. 
• Conducts comprehensive roof and fire tank inspections. 
• Prepares for annual recertifications for BSL-2 and BSL-3 areas, which involves coordinating tasks such as gross decontamination, maintenance, monitoring, airflow testing, and regulatory agency inspections for various building and laboratory equipment systems. 
• Learns how to operate Building Automation Systems (BAS) and how to utilize the system to track trends and identify the root causes of alarms. 
• Regularly communicates with vendors and subcontractors to address equipment malfunctions. 
• Drafts comprehensive emails and reports to inform senior management of the information gathered and proposes optimal repair solutions while prioritizing cost efficiency and minimizing downtime. 
• Ensures that grounds maintenance is carried out per the contract terms and that storm water ponds are managed to meet state requirements. 
• Prepares repair quotes based on findings from routine preventative maintenance servicing or equipment failures.
• Manages inventory database of building equipment, spare parts, and attic stock to ensure the uninterrupted operation of laboratories and building spaces. 
• Ensures that maintenance documents and the daily task lists are updated promptly and accurately as per the requirements.
• Conducts manual maintenance and repairs in the event of an emergency or when it is necessary to ensure the continuous operation of the MDA facilities until subcontractors are available to implement a permanent solution.

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

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 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.

• Experience performing building maintenance work, which includes a Building Automation System (BAS) and preventative maintenance contract management. 
• Experience in the in the following building systems: HVAC, chiller refrigeration, boilers, generators, fire suppression, plumbing, electrical, and storm water pond weed control. 
• Experience performing maintenance work in a laboratory, hospital, or industrial facility that handled chemicals, biological, food, plant, or animal contaminants and toxins.  

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.

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. 

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.

This position belongs to bargaining unit G. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304  50 Harry S. Truman Parkway  Annapolis, MD  21401. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  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.  For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Gwen Schindler at gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov.