ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service- Annapolis, MD. 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 at that time. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service in Annapolis, MD, is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist III position in the Aquaculture Division. This position will direct and manage daily and long-range administrative, customer service and operational support services for the Aquaculture Division including responsibilities for accounting, data entry and management and communications and outreach. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and maintaining tools that are used by staff to refine administrative processes within the Division's Leasing and Permitting and Field Operations Programs.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

Experience developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for administrative processes used in business management is preferred.

Experience working with a federal, state, or local agency which has the legal authority to regulate a certain activity (ie Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, or a County Government Office) is preferred.

Experience reviewing and processing legal documents, reports or permit applications is preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Access as a database management platform is preferred.

Experience developing and updating website content is preferred.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

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, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Supporting documents such as transcripts, resumes, or journal publications etc. are not used during the screening process, therefore, it is not necessary to forward them.

Your application is part of the examination process. 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

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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