ADMINISTRATOR I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service - Annapolis, MD location.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fisheries Service, is currently recruiting for an Administrator I position. The incumbent will serve as the Senior Constituent Relations Manager. The main purpose of this position is to assist the Director of DNR's Fisheries Service by managing relations with stakeholders to assist with co-management of Maryland's fishery resources. This position is responsible for developing strategic constituent relation plans, managing stakeholder relations, communicating key messages and receiving and processing input, and providing advice on policy decisions. Stewardship, sustainable resources, and optimal resource benefits are mission elements supported by this position.

The incumbent will specifically evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to communicate with fisheries stakeholders, identify areas where improvement is needed, and recommend solutions. Other duties include representation of Fisheries Service at meetings; manage constituent relations by working closely on an ongoing basis with fisheries stakeholder groups including commercial and recreational fishing community, aquaculturists, environmental advocacy groups and general public. In addition, the selected candidate will provide advice to Fisheries Service Director on fisheries policy issues.

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

Experience: Four (4) 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 the above experience must be in the developing and/or managing of constituent's participation plans/strategies in a Maryland government entity.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

Training and/or experience in fisheries management is preferred but not required.

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 be sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Qualified applicants will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for the period of one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

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.