ADMINISTRATOR IV (OVERDOSE PREVENTION RESPONSE MANAGER)

**APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED WILL BE CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY AT THIS TIME.**

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Behavioral Health Administration

55 Wade Avenue

Catonsville, MD  21228

The main purpose of the Contractual Administrator IV position which is the Overdose Prevention Response Manager is responsible for overseeing and developing programs focused on overdose prevention and response, prescription drug misuse and public health surveillance of substance use trends.  The incumbent will oversee projects and initiatives that comprise key components of Maryland's Overdose Prevention Plan, including coordination of the Controlled Dangerous Substance Integration Unit, implementation of emergency response to local cessation of CDS prescribing, coordination of the state overdose advisory council, and oversight of the Overdose Response Program.

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.

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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.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of current practices in overdose prevention, issues related to prescription drug misuse and addiction, and the role of various government authorities at the state and local level in responding.  The successful applicant should have program management experience involving complex projects requiring the development of new policies and procedures and working with a variety of stakeholders as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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.

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.