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PROJECT MANAGER

IT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR I

Recruitment #15-004490-0002

Introduction

THIS IS A CONTRACTUAL POSITION LOCATED WITHIN THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY/MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS OFFER NO BENEFITS

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Office of Information Management & Technology

1800 Washington Boulevard

Baltimore MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the successful completion of Information Technology (IT) projects that encompass management of all aspects of project implementation regarding initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing project phases including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities also include determining operational and financial feasibility of developing systems and business processes. This position may be responsible for directing the work of MDE technical, functional and business analysts, contractors and consultants.

This position will provide project management services for departmental major and non-major IT projects as assigned project management responsibilities. In particular, this position will be responsible for managing the full systems development life cycle implementation for the Department's portfolio of ePermitting projects for online permit application with fee payment. This position assists the Director of Projects in the development, implementation and monitoring of project management policies, procedures and standards throughout the Department to ensure the successful execution of IT projects for on time and on budget completion and to ensure project deliverables meet defined business requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other Information Technology related fields, or Business Management.

Experience: Three years of experience managing Information Technology projects with direct responsibilities for policy and standards development and implementation, strategic planning, budget development and monitoring. Two years of the above required experience must have involved the supervision of a professional staff.

Note: Four additional years of management experience in the Information Technology field may be substituted for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

It is required that the selected candidate have the following:

  • 2 years experience in managing and implementing Information Technology projects to include management of project plans, scope, budget, time (activities & task planning), risk identification, Quality Assurance (QA) testing and transition planning.
  • Active certification by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate have the following:

  • 2 years experience using MS Project 2007 or greater.
  • 2 years experience with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies. 
  • 2 years experience with the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) version 4 or later methodologies.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  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.

BENEFITS

This is a contractual position with no State-paid benefits (i.e., sick leave, annual leave, personal leave, holidays, health insurance, etc.).

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly encouraged that you apply online; 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 reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

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

Joanne Hobner, Manager, Recruitment & Examination, Office of Human Resources, MDE

Reference Number: 15-004490-0002

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online, please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examination Division Job Information Line at 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. EEO/AA

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