ADMINISTRATOR VII

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DHMH EMPLOYEES ONLY

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DHMH, Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, Baltimore MD

This position functions as the Administrator for the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services (DSPHS). As such, this position serves as an agent of the Deputy Secretary and is responsible for providing organizational, administrative and policy support to the DSPHS. Through collaboration and coordination with the DSPHS, this position oversees, plans, directs, organizes and manages all day-to-day activities and operations in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services.

With the authority delegated to this position by the Deputy Secretary, this position manages daily operations for public health administrations.  This position coordinates and has knowledge of priority and routine issues within the department on behalf of the Deputy Secretary. This position manages the legislative liaisons and policy development activities of the public health organizations, and oversees relations with the local health departments (LHD). This position serves as the health reform coordinator and liaison to the Health Reform Council for Public Health Services Health Reform Team; represents the Deputy Secretary at meetings/activities of local, departmental, national/regional, state public health program/policy organizations; provides reports and presentations, as needed; represents the Deputy Secretary on mandated committees and/or workgroups; and, coordinates meetings and retreats.

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

Experience:  Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work to include three years of experience managing programs with public health content.  Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees.

Notes:  1. 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.

2. 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.

The desired candidate should have strong knowledge of DHMH operations and procedures and possess strong administrative, organizational and communication skills.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DHMH EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is a Special Appointment position.  A resume must be attached to the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.