ADMINISTRATOR I

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Based at 2825 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225 but includes in-state travel.

The main purpose of the Assistant Director of Cemetery and Memorial Programs is to supervise, manage and coordinate the day to day activities of the Maryland Veteran War Memorials (Vietnam, Korean and World War II), coordinate budget and be aware of maintenance activities of the staff of the War Memorial Building and to act as a Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery Superintendent during periods of a Superintendents absence. Assist the Director of Cemetery and Memorial Programs in budget planning, energy conservation plans, and strategic operational plans. During periods of Superintendent substitution, the Assistant Director of Cemetery and Memorial Programs acts in most capacities of the Cemetery Superintendent. That is to say, supervise, manage and coordinate the day to day activities of a Maryland State Veterans Cemetery. This may include (depending on the length of substitution) most aspects of administration/personnel, cemetery operations, facility management, grounds management, equipment maintenance, supply/inventory management, resource management, strategic planning, policy and procedures development, special projects and other duties as assigned. The Assistant Director of Cemetery and Memorial Programs makes sure that the Department's mission to provide the best services and perpetual care of burial sites as well as the best possible maintenance of the Memorials is accomplished.

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

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.

One year of professional project management experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of public or commercial buildings and/or grounds.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following:

1. Professional project management experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of public or commercial buildings and/or grounds.
2. Professional experience directing and supervising the work of employees in a public or commercial facility setting.

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.  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) by fax to 410-216-7928.  All faxed materials must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  

TTY  Users: call via 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.