ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

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Maryland Department of Agriculture - Headquarters

Annapolis, Maryland

This position serves as the Executive Secretary of the Maryland Agricultural Commission which is a 30 member advisory board that advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters important to the agricultural industry of Maryland. This position also provides administrative/technical support as the Executive Secretary to the Young Farmers Advisory Board, and serves as MDA's Public Outreach Program Coordinator.

Directs all Maryland Agricultural Commission activities to formulate and make proposals for the advancement of Maryland agriculture.  This includes arranging speakers to brief the Commission during its monthly meetings; advises the Commission on policy matters and provides proactive leadership in developing and communicating recommendations to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Develops and manages the Commission's annual budget; authors and distributes minutes of monthly meetings; coordinates semi-annual tours; updates Commission information and files annual report to the Governor's Office.

Works with commodity associations and agricultural organizations to solicit and obtain nominations to serve on the Commission; Cooperates with the Governor's Appointments Office during the appointment/reappointment process.

Manages and coordinates the Young Farmers Advisory Board, MDA Public Outreach Programs, and the Century Farm Program.

Provides support and assistance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director of Governmental Relations, and Director of Communications as needed.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

This recruitment is open to current Maryland Department of Agriculture employees ONLY.

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 (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the 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.  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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

 If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to load them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5840 or mary.darling@maryland.gov

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

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