Administrative Officer I

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the Contractual position of Administrative Officer I in the Rural Services Program. The certified list for this recruitment will remain in effect for one year.  Persons interested in other positions in this classification will need to reapply.

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Harford County

2 South Bond Street, Suite 204, Bel Air, MD 21014

Wicomico County

31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 111, Salisbury, MD 21804

Howard County

7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D, Columbia, MD 21046

The primary pupose of this position is to assist in the administration of the Rural Services Program for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), ensuring adherence to the federal laws and regulations by agricultural employers, the viability of those employers and support the economic stability of the labor force, businesses and the citizens of the State of Maryland.

The incumbent will conduct wage surveys, crop surveys and farm labor surveys in various regions of the State; train and assist one-stop staff to conduct said surveys in areas not serviced by this position.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: One (I) year experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of 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 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

Ability to speak Spanish preferred or must be willing to learn or improve Spanish language skills within six months from the time of hire.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application  to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.  All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.  

Applications that meet qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application.  Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience and addressing the specific qualifications shown above.  

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  

All required documentation must be received no later than the close of business on the closing date.   Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.

CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS:  As a contractual position, the selected candidate will be paid only for hours worked.  This position has no state-paid benefits (i.e. sick leave, annual leave, personal leave, holidays, health insurance, etc.). The person filling this position may purchase healthcare insurance at the state’s group rate.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

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

DLLR Office of Human Resources

Attn: Jakiraman Jones (14-999999-022)

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100 Baltimore, MD 21201

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.