ADMINISTRATOR IV

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Laboratories Administration, Baltimore, MD

This position will progressively manage the Laboratories Administration's Quality Assurance Program, which includes directing and coordinating the Administration's Quality Assurance and Continuing Quality Improvement Programs. Establish and evaluate Quality Assurance Program policies, procedures, goals, standards and quality controls; ensure program objectives are measured and completed. Develop short and long-range plans for Quality Assurance Program operations and resources. Direct the operation of the public health specimen accessions section and its scientific and technical staff. Manage the Administration's Safety, Security and Training Program; supervise Safety & Security Program Administrator. Manage and coordinate facility related responsibilities with Department of General Services, and supervise Administration preventive maintenance staff. Oversee the development and training of staff; determine organizational structure and staffing needs are sufficient to meet objectives of Quality Assurance Program. Research, verify and implement the most efficient and responsible use of staffing and other financial resources. Direct and maintain the Administration's CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Certification) certification and State licensure requirements. Represent the Laboratories Administration in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning Quality Assurance Program activities; contribute as appropriate. Serve as the Administration's primary contact for customer satisfaction; promote Quality Assurance Program through communication with customers.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. 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.

3. 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

Must be a current Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) employee.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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