ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Maryland State Police

Office of the Superintendent

Office of Government Affairs

45 Calvert Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

The main purpose of this position is to provide direct support to the Director of the Department of State Police (DSP) Government Affairs Unit to meet the goals of the legislative agenda of the Department. This includes direct engagement with the Maryland General Assembly, state agencies, federal and local government officials and the general public.

Assist in the development of department policy and procedures for legislative program.

Education: applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, in law, or a related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional administrative experience in Government Relations, including but not limited to regulatory experience as a legislative analyst or lobbyist in government or the private sector; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of this position.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possess experience drafting/writing legislation, policy, speeches, testimony, etc.

Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of the legislative processes and a sophisticated understanding of public policy;

Knowledge of state and local government policymaking and legislative processes.

The capacity to manage several different workstreams at one time, advance policies/programs and coordinate the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.

Skill in negotiating agreements which accommodate conflicting interests and viewpoints of numerous groups and organizations

Knowledge of Maryland's Code, regulation, state and legislative reporting requirements, and political processes.

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.

1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

2. In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity

*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.